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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Usbek write the 44th letter to?
(a) Roxan.
(b) The head eunuch.
(c) Rhedi.
(d) Solim.

2. What does Usbek think of the rituals intended to pacify the gods?
(a) Useless.
(b) Necessary.
(c) Beneficial.
(d) Boring.

3. What profession does one of the men Usbek meet claim to have in letter 46?
(a) Eunuch.
(b) Stringing ladies along.
(c) Priest.
(d) Journalist.

4. What king died according to letter 122?
(a) King of Sweden.
(b) King of Spain.
(c) King of France.
(d) King of Italy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What argument does Usbek use as an example in letter 34?

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

3. According to Usbek, why is the city he is in in letter 18 considered great or powerful?

4. How many times does Usbek say the Muslims were struck down by God?

5. Who was the woman in letter 93 purchased for?

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