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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the woman killed by her husband in the story in letter 135?
(a) She goes to hell.
(b) She is taken as a slave in heaven.
(c) She is reincarnated.
(d) She enjoys great pleasures goes to heaven.

2. What is the new king's biggest challenge according to Rica in letter 104?
(a) Whether or not to travel to Avignon or Lyon.
(b) Whether to declare war on England or Spain.
(c) Whether to take advice from his mistress or priest.
(d) Whether to marry a princess from Italy or Persia.

3. What does the western woman talking to Rica not like about Persian culture?
(a) The literature.
(b) The food.
(c) The seraglio.
(d) The philosophy.

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

5. In who does Usbek confide about his fear about what his happening to his wives?
(a) The Grand Vizir.
(b) The sultan.
(c) Narsit.
(d) Nessir.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rica think of the man that introduced him to the library?

2. Which one of Usbek's wives behaves as she should be according to letter 143?

3. What king died according to letter 122?

4. What does Usbek think of inhabited countries?

5. Who does Usbek give authority over the women in the seraglio in letter 146?

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