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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Usbek give authority over the women in the seraglio in letter 146?
(a) Solim.
(b) Narsit.
(c) Zachi.
(d) Roxane.

2. According to Usbek, what choice do the tax laws leave men to choose between?
(a) Virtue and intelligence.
(b) Women and money.
(c) Life and money.
(d) Life and land.

3. Why does the man in Usbek's story in letter 98 claim to always be right?
(a) He is highly educated.
(b) He travels frequently.
(c) He is rich.
(d) He was enlightened by the Holy Spirit.

4. What letter does Rica say is causing confusion at the university he visits in letter 106?
(a) W.
(b) Q.
(c) G.
(d) B.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In letter 103, what does Usbek think Rhedi detests despite his travels in the West?

2. What does the rich man wish in letter 126?

3. Who gives Usbek the information in letter 100?

4. What are Armenians for the Persian empire according to Usbek?

5. What does Usbek think the law is for in a monarchy?

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