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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 100 - 113.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What women does Usbek compare in letter 36?
(a) Beautiful and ugly.
(b) Persian and Parisian.
(c) Young and old.
(d) Docile women and free thinkers.

3. What are Armenians for the Persian empire according to Usbek?
(a) It's worse citizens.
(b) It's best soldiers.
(c) It's hardest working citizens.
(d) It's worse soldiers.

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

5. In what city does Usbek mention in letter 20?
(a) Milan.
(b) Rome.
(c) Paris.
(d) Livorno.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Usbek encounter in the streets of Paris?

2. What did Usbek uncover prior to his trip?

3. What is the real reason for Usbek trip?

4. Why did the neighbors of the society described in letters 10 to 14 become jealous?

5. What does Rica ridicule in letter 80?

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