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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Rica write about in letter 120?
(a) Hell.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Paris.
(d) Persia.

4. What is the subject of letter 121?
(a) The Persian grand Mogul accessing the throne.
(b) The Persian ambassador arriving in the country.
(c) The Persian ambassador leaving the country.
(d) The Persian government deposing the grand mogul.

5. What does Usbek think of inhabited countries?
(a) They should be used by slaves.
(b) They should be used for farming.
(c) They should be populated.
(d) They should be left that way.

Short Answer Questions

1. What activities can Usbek's wives do in his absence?

2. Who was Zachi found with according to letter 19?

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

4. According to Rica, what do the French prefer to follow when it comes to fashion?

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

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