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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 is Rustan supportive of Usbek according to the 5th letter?
(a) He looks over Usbek's wives.
(b) They are friends.
(c) He is Usbek's employee.
(d) They are related.

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

3. What makes family life more orderly according to Usbek's experience?
(a) Being allowed to discipline children.
(b) A strong father.
(c) Being forbidden to discipline children.
(d) A strong mother.

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

5. What does the old man chosen to be the leader of the society described in letters 10 to 14 tell his people?
(a) That choosing him was a good idea.
(b) That they should change the way they farm.
(c) That they should take the fight to their neighbors.
(d) That choosing a leader will be their downfall.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Rica call those who mind everyone's business but their own?

3. In the 1st letter, what is Usbek trying to explain?

4. Which of Usbek's wives would still love him even if she was let go from the seraglio?

5. How should nations treat each other according to Usbek?

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