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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote letter 10 to Usbek?
(a) Zachi.
(b) Ibbi.
(c) Mirza.
(d) Fatme.

2. According to letter 33, what parallel does Usbek make?
(a) The parallel between men and women.
(b) The parallel between men and slaves.
(c) The parallel between slaves and eunuchs.
(d) The parallel between Christianity and Islam.

3. What does Usbek order the black eunuch to do?
(a) Turn Pharan into a eunuch.
(b) Kill a slave.
(c) Not touch Pharan until his return.
(d) Buy a new eunuch.

4. Who is Rica dining with in letter 66?
(a) Usbek.
(b) A king.
(c) A man who works in the law.
(d) A Jewish doctor.

5. What did Usbek uncover prior to his trip?
(a) Some failing
(b) A conspiracy
(c) A murder.
(d) A gold mine

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Usbek describe the period of time the people of the society fought with each other?

2. How long has Usbek been in Paris by the time he sends letter 22?

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

4. What do the wives who are not beaten believe in Nargum's letter?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is happening in Usbek's seraglio according to the head eunuch in letter 139?

2. What does Usbek request from Rustan in his first letter following his departure?

3. What does the Mullah suggest Usbek do in his letter?

4. Who does Usbek leave in charge of his home in Ispahan before leaving?

5. What irony does Usbek point out to Rhedi in letter 102?

6. Who is criticizing Usbek according to Rustan?

7. Why does Usbek spare the life of the white eunuch found alone with Zachi?

8. Why does Usbek think Christians are not good Christians or even citizens in letter 44?

9. What fashion do French people prefer and what drawback are they accepting about it in letter 97?

10. Who is forced to leave France and why according to Rica?

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