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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose bodies are treated in a cruel manner in Europe?
(a) Dead Muslims.
(b) Murder victims.
(c) Suicide victims.
(d) Dead women.

2. What does the 10th letter ask Usbek?
(a) An explanation on why he didn't bring Rustan.
(b) An explanation on why he didn't bring his wives.
(c) An explanation about a statement he made.
(d) An explanation on why he left.

3. What is the main question asked by letter 114?
(a) Why is Africa so big?
(b) Why is Africa depopulating?
(c) Why is Africa divided?
(d) Why is Africa so hot?

4. What is Usbek mourning in letter 76?
(a) A slave.
(b) A friend.
(c) One of his wives.
(d) The legislators' pitiful job.

5. What is the usual punishment for the eunuch's crime according to letter 19?
(a) Death.
(b) Prison.
(c) Banishment.
(d) Beating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What women does Usbek compare in letter 36?

2. What does Usbek think of inhabited countries?

3. What is Usbek surprised with in Italy?

4. How much punishment should a government apply to the people in order to make them respect the law according to Usbek?

5. What are the topics of letters 87 and 88?

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