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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the moral reasons for the dwindling population according to Usbek?
(a) Monogamy and forced marriage.
(b) Forced marriage.
(c) Polygamy and divorce.
(d) Independent women.

2. What does Usbek think of Christians according to letter 44?
(a) They are not good Christians.
(b) They are not polite.
(c) They are not smart.
(d) They are dirty.

3. What does Usbek hope the Mullah can help him with?
(a) Being sober.
(b) Living right.
(c) Choosing a single wife
(d) Honesty.

4. What does Usbek conclude a government should take into consideration when handling punishments?
(a) The accused person's religion.
(b) What other countries do.
(c) The strength of the people.
(d) The personalities of the people.

5. What is the name of Zephis's slave?
(a) Zachi.
(b) Fatme.
(c) Zazoo.
(d) Zelide.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the head of the black eunuchs write Usbek in the 39th letter?

2. What king died according to letter 122?

3. Which of Usbek's wives writes the 3rd letter back to him?

4. What does Usbek request of his correspondent in the 1st letter?

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

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