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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 does Rica think is of no use according to letter 124?
(a) Warmongers.
(b) Senators.
(c) Newsmongers.
(d) Truth mongers.

2. What is the quality that keeps people from fearing each other according to Usbek?
(a) Strength.
(b) Love.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Justice.

3. According to Pharan, what would be the result of turning him into a eunuch?
(a) His death.
(b) His wanting to flee.
(c) His being expelled from the house.
(d) Him not being able to walk.

4. What women does Usbek compare in letter 36?
(a) Persian and Parisian.
(b) Young and old.
(c) Docile women and free thinkers.
(d) Beautiful and ugly.

5. What answer does Usbek give to the central question of letter 114?
(a) Slave trade.
(b) Not enough roads.
(c) Not enough shade.
(d) Too many kingdoms.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of letter 121?

2. What are Armenians for the Persian empire according to Usbek?

3. What does Nargum wonder about the Tartar?

4. How many times does Usbek say the Muslims were struck down by God?

5. How should nations treat each other according to Usbek?

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