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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of Usbek's wives behaves as she should be according to letter 143?
(a) Fatme.
(b) Zelis.
(c) Roxane.
(d) Zachi.

2. How should nations treat each other according to Usbek?
(a) With respect.
(b) Unjustly.
(c) Justly.
(d) Without respect.

3. 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 the Americas.
(d) Novels from India.

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

5. What is said to guarantee men's loyalty in Europe?
(a) Submission.
(b) Gratitude.
(c) Bribery.
(d) Obedience.

Short Answer Questions

1. What books do Rica and the curator talk about according to letter 128?

2. How many times does Usbek say the Muslims were struck down by God?

3. Who writes letter 139 to Usbek?

4. What does Nargum write about the Tartars to Usbek?

5. Whose habit does Usbek talk about in the 100th letter?

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