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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are Armenians for the Persian empire according to Usbek?
(a) It's worse citizens.
(b) It's best soldiers.
(c) It's worse soldiers.
(d) It's hardest working citizens.

3. What king died according to letter 122?
(a) King of Italy.
(b) King of Sweden.
(c) King of Spain.
(d) King of France.

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

5. What are the men wasting their intelligence on according to letter 34?
(a) Women's rights.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Unimportant matters.
(d) Games of chance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Usbek think the law is for in a monarchy?

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

3. Who does Rica visit in letter 82?

4. What is the main question asked by letter 114?

5. According to Pharan, what would be the result of turning him into a eunuch?

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