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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Usbek surprised with in Italy?
(a) The taste of wine.
(b) Women's freedom.
(c) The low amount of eunuchs.
(d) Democracy.

3. What novels shocked the monk in letter 130 more than the novels found in Europe?
(a) Novels from the Americas.
(b) Novels from India.
(c) Novels from Persia.
(d) Novels from China.

4. What does Nargum lament concerning the Tartars?
(a) They don't care about slaves.
(b) They don't know how to read or write.
(c) They don't have a written history.
(d) They don't have good food.

5. What is said to guarantee men's loyalty in Europe?
(a) Bribery.
(b) Submission.
(c) Gratitude.
(d) Obedience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Usbek think the Jews were able to repopulate themselves several times according to letter 115?

2. Who did Usbek leave in charge of his seraglio?

3. According to Usbek, what choice do the tax laws leave men to choose between?

4. According to letter 33, what parallel does Usbek make?

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

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