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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 93 - 99.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the man in Usbek's story in letter 98 claim to always be right?
(a) He is highly educated.
(b) He is rich.
(c) He was enlightened by the Holy Spirit.
(d) He travels frequently.

2. Who was the woman in letter 93 purchased for?
(a) Usbek's friend.
(b) Usbek's sister.
(c) Usbek's brother.
(d) Usbek's father.

3. How did the society in letters 10 to 14 fare after it stabilized?
(a) They moved to another land.
(b) They became extinct.
(c) They multiplied into a whole country of virtuous people.
(d) They multiplied into a country of vicious people.

4. How much punishment should a government apply to the people in order to make them respect the law according to Usbek?
(a) As much as possible
(b) The slightest amount.
(c) Death for all crimes.
(d) Prison only.

5. What problems arise for Usbek during his trip according to the letter he writes to Nessir?
(a) His slave escaped.
(b) His health is failing.
(c) He ran out of money.
(d) He fell for a western woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is a person's superiority proven in Persia?

2. Who weds in letter 51?

3. What profession does one of the men Usbek meet claim to have in letter 46?

4. According to Usbek, why is the city he is in in letter 18 considered great or powerful?

5. What people does Usbek use to make his point in letters 11 to 14?

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