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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the 10th letter ask Usbek?
(a) An explanation on why he left.
(b) An explanation on why he didn't bring Rustan.
(c) An explanation on why he didn't bring his wives.
(d) An explanation about a statement he made.

2. Why did the neighbors of the society described in letters 10 to 14 become jealous?
(a) They had a better leader.
(b) They have more women.
(c) The society was more bountiful.
(d) They had better land.

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

4. What people does Usbek use to make his point in letters 11 to 14?
(a) The Egyptians.
(b) The Troglodytes.
(c) The Romans.
(d) The Greeks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Persian women defend even after their marriage?

2. What is Usbek surprised with in Italy?

3. What does Usbek use letters 11 to 14 for?

4. How is Zachi and Zelide's relationship according to the 19th letter?

5. What does Usbek use to appeal to his wives to behave?

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