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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Usbek, why is the city he is in in letter 18 considered great or powerful?
(a) It raised a great army.
(b) It has a great market.
(c) It was taken over by Europeans.
(d) It has a great college.

2. 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.

3. What does Usbek use letters 11 to 14 for?
(a) To answer Mirza's question.
(b) To complain about his travel condition.
(c) To describe Baghdad to Rustan.
(d) To ridicule his wife.

4. What does Usbek think the law is for in a monarchy?
(a) To determine how far justice can be violated.
(b) To keep the king in power.
(c) To show how advanced the society is.
(d) To determine what is best for the citizen.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Usbek writing letter 33 to?

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

4. Whose king does Rica witness the crowning of in letter 104?

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

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