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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is a person's superiority proven in Persia?
(a) By the number of his wives.
(b) By his feelings of superiority.
(c) By his fortune.
(d) By his kindness.

2. How does Usbek describe the period of time the people of the society fought with each other?
(a) Full of promises.
(b) Weak and unjust.
(c) Short.
(d) Bloody.

3. What did the neighbors of the society described in letters 10 to 14 want from them?
(a) To steal their ruler.
(b) To steal their land.
(c) To steal their women.
(d) To steal their flocks or livestock.

4. According to letter 15, where does the Mullah live?
(a) In Baghdad.
(b) In Mecca.
(c) Among the tombs of Qum.
(d) In Persepolis.

5. What law does Usbek applaud in letter 76?
(a) The parental authority law.
(b) Divorce laws.
(c) Election laws.
(d) The death sentence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the white eunuch that broke the rule in letter 19?

2. How did the society in letters 10 to 14 fare after it stabilized?

3. Why does the head eunuch think he is good at buying women?

4. What does Usbek conclude a government should take into consideration when handling punishments?

5. In what city does Usbek mention in letter 20?

(see the answer key)

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