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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rica call those who mind everyone's business but their own?
(a) Idiots.
(b) Minders.
(c) Busybodies.
(d) Owners.

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

3. For the common man, what are the consequences of having too many rules and regulations in religion according to Usbek?
(a) He doesn't care about the rules.
(b) He makes his own rules.
(c) He doesn't know what pleases God.
(d) He follows them like a machine.

4. What is the main topic of letter 34?
(a) Paris water systems.
(b) Paris churches.
(c) Paris aristocracy.
(d) Paris coffee houses.

5. How should nations treat each other according to Usbek?
(a) Without respect.
(b) Unjustly.
(c) Justly.
(d) With respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What argument does Usbek use as an example in letter 34?

2. What happened to Zachi and her servant according to letter 45?

3. Who does Rica think is of no use according to letter 124?

4. Who is Usbek writing letter 33 to?

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

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