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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 125 - 138.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Death for all crimes.
(c) As much as possible
(d) The slightest amount.

2. Whose king does Rica witness the crowning of in letter 104?
(a) The King of England.
(b) The King of France.
(c) The King of Persia.
(d) The King of Spain.

3. What are the topics of letters 87 and 88?
(a) Men and women.
(b) Glory and fame.
(c) War and peace.
(d) Wives and concubines.

4. What does the Mullah advise Usbek to refer to to find answers to his questions in letter 17?
(a) The Mullah's book.
(b) The Bible.
(c) The Qur'an.
(d) Traditions of the Doctors.

5. How many times does Usbek say the Muslims were struck down by God?
(a) 3 times.
(b) 1 time.
(c) 5 times.
(d) 2 times.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rica dining with in letter 66?

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

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

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

5. What did Usbek uncover prior to his trip?

(see the answer key)

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