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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) Zachi.
(b) Mehemet Ali.
(c) Rica.
(d) The great mogul.

2. What books do Rica and the curator talk about according to letter 128?
(a) Architecture.
(b) Husbandry.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Sculpture.

3. What is the consequence feared by Rhedi in letter 102 once men learn enough about science?
(a) Man will destroy itself.
(b) Men will create artificial intelligence.
(c) Men will go to the moon.
(d) Men will kill the gods.

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

5. What would the French rather copy than create according to Rica in letter 97?
(a) Gold.
(b) Fashion.
(c) Games.
(d) Laws.

Short Answer Questions

1. In letter 93, where is the woman from whom the head women eunuch purchases?

2. Why does the head eunuch think he is good at buying women?

3. What answer does Usbek give to the central question of letter 114?

4. What does Rica call those who mind everyone's business but their own?

5. What is Ubsek amazed with according to letter 95 to Ibben?

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