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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Supplementary Letters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is trying to steal Zephis's slave?
(a) Fatme.
(b) The chief eunuch.
(c) Rustan.
(d) Zachi.

2. How many times does Usbek say the Muslims were struck down by God?
(a) 1 time.
(b) 2 times.
(c) 3 times.
(d) 5 times.

3. For the common man, what are the consequences of having too many rules and regulations in religion according to Usbek?
(a) He doesn't care about the rules.
(b) He follows them like a machine.
(c) He makes his own rules.
(d) He doesn't know what pleases God.

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

5. What law does Usbek applaud in letter 76?
(a) Election laws.
(b) The parental authority law.
(c) The death sentence.
(d) Divorce laws.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Zachi and Zelide's relationship according to the 19th letter?

2. What is Usbek mourning in letter 76?

3. Who does Usbek give authority over the women in the seraglio in letter 146?

4. What is the consequence feared by Rhedi in letter 102 once men learn enough about science?

5. What people does Usbek use to make his point in letters 11 to 14?

(see the answer key)

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