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

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

3. Who refused to become a eunuch according to letter 39?
(a) A poor farmer.
(b) A black slave.
(c) A white slave.
(d) A white servant.

4. What is the chief eunuch's main problem in being left behind to guard Usbek's wives?
(a) He is overwhelmed.
(b) He is bored.
(c) He wanted to travel.
(d) He is attracted to the women.

5. What is the name of Zephis's slave?
(a) Zelide.
(b) Zachi.
(c) Fatme.
(d) Zazoo.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does Usbek mention in letter 20?

2. Why did two men die when the women took a trip to the country?

3. What women does Usbek compare in letter 36?

4. What does Usbek hope will spread to the rest of the world from Europe?

5. For the common man, what are the consequences of having too many rules and regulations in religion according to Usbek?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What quality does Rica praise in a man according to supplementary letter 7?

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

5. What people does Rica speak of in letter 48?

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

7. What does Usbek say about countries inhabited by undomesticated people?

8. What is Rica surprised about during his dinner with the man who works in law?

9. When talking about the habits of Persian princes, why does Usbek feel the need to add "sensible" to his description?

10. What does Zelis accuse Usbek of being in supplementary letter 11 and why?

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