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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 114 - 124.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who refused to become a eunuch according to letter 39?
(a) A poor farmer.
(b) A black slave.
(c) A white servant.
(d) A white slave.

2. Why does Usbek think the Muslims have not been able to grow like the Jews have?
(a) Muslims don't need a big army.
(b) Muslims have too many wives.
(c) Muslims only see themselves on the way to heaven.
(d) Muslims have enough slave workers.

3. Why does Usbek think the Jews were able to repopulate themselves several times according to letter 115?
(a) They think they need to be fruitful.
(b) They need a larger army.
(c) They think a king will be born among them.
(d) They need more workers.

4. Who does Usbek write the 44th letter to?
(a) Rhedi.
(b) The head eunuch.
(c) Roxan.
(d) Solim.

5. According to letter 33, what parallel does Usbek make?
(a) The parallel between men and slaves.
(b) The parallel between men and women.
(c) The parallel between slaves and eunuchs.
(d) The parallel between Christianity and Islam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Usbek think of Christians according to letter 44?

2. Why does the head of the black eunuchs want to made Pharan a eunuch, according to the letter he writes Usbek?

3. What does Rica call those who mind everyone's business but their own?

4. What is debated in different parts of the world according to letter 36?

5. For the common man, what are the consequences of having too many rules and regulations in religion according to Usbek?

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