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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Usbek writing to in letter 119?
(a) Rica.
(b) The great mogul.
(c) Zachi.
(d) Mehemet Ali.

2. Who writes letter 139 to Usbek?
(a) Zelis.
(b) Narsit.
(c) The head eunuch.
(d) Zachi.

3. Why does Rhedi think Muslims are blessed?
(a) Because of good farm land.
(b) Because of their ignorance of science.
(c) Because of a generous government.
(d) Because of polygamy.

4. According to Rica in letter 96, what changes quickly in France?
(a) Taxes.
(b) Kings.
(c) Women.
(d) Fashion.

5. What novels shocked the monk in letter 130 more than the novels found in Europe?
(a) Novels from China.
(b) Novels from Persia.
(c) Novels from India.
(d) Novels from the Americas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Usbek think the Jews were able to repopulate themselves several times according to letter 115?

2. In letter 126, what does the philosopher believe will cause the death of all humans?

3. What would the French rather copy than create according to Rica in letter 97?

4. What does Usbek tell Rhedi is dangerous in letter 103?

5. What king died according to letter 122?

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