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Persian Letters. Translated with an Introd. and Notes, by C. J. Betts Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the white eunuch that broke the rule in letter 19?
(a) Nadir.
(b) Rica.
(c) Ibben.
(d) Rhedi.

2. What is discussed about the society from letters 11 to 14?
(a) It does not have women.
(b) It has no rulers.
(c) It's members do not drink milk.
(d) It does not have sheep.

3. What does the old man chosen to be the leader of the society described in letters 10 to 14 tell his people?
(a) That choosing a leader will be their downfall.
(b) That they should change the way they farm.
(c) That they should take the fight to their neighbors.
(d) That choosing him was a good idea.

4. Where is Usbek when he writes Letter 18?
(a) Persia.
(b) Paris.
(c) Syria.
(d) Smyrna.

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

6. What did the neighbors of the society described in letters 10 to 14 want from them?
(a) To steal their land.
(b) To steal their women.
(c) To steal their ruler.
(d) To steal their flocks or livestock.

7. How does Usbek describe the period of time the people of the society fought with each other?
(a) Full of promises.
(b) Short.
(c) Weak and unjust.
(d) Bloody.

8. How is Zachi and Zelide's relationship according to the 19th letter?
(a) They are rivals.
(b) They are good friends.
(c) They do not like each other.
(d) They don't know each other.

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

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

11. What does Usbek hope will spread to the rest of the world from Europe?
(a) European monarchy.
(b) Peace between religions.
(c) Christianity.
(d) Monogamy.

12. What argument does Usbek use as an example in letter 34?
(a) Argument about the death of a king.
(b) Argument about the validity of humanism.
(c) Argument about the birthplace of a Greek poet.
(d) Argument about the death of a French entrepreneur.

13. What keeps Usbek busy in letter 46?
(a) Acquisition of knowledge.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Travel.
(d) Shopping.

14. How is Usbek's confidence toward who he left in charge of the Seraglio?
(a) None, he didn't want that person, but had no choice.
(b) Very high, he has no fear.
(c) Medium, he is confident, but had someone else double check regularly.
(d) Very low, he is fearful.

15. Why did the master of the white eunuch avoid his punishment according to letter 19?
(a) How hard it is to find a eunuch.
(b) Usbek's good temperament.
(c) His ability to serve.
(d) His ability to cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is powerless according to Rica in letter 71?

2. What is the chief eunuch's main problem in being left behind to guard Usbek's wives?

3. What are the men wasting their intelligence on according to letter 34?

4. What happens to the girl's face in Zelis' story?

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

(see the answer keys)

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