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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to Rica in letter 96, what changes quickly in France?

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

5. Whose death is reported to Usbek in letter 141?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ubsek discusses the way that religion and government interact and how they may interact in a positive manner. Compare his discussion with common beliefs of the separation of church and state today, then make a conclusion about which argument has more merit.

Essay Topic 2

The Persian Letters uses satire to describe the travels of two Persian brothers, Usbek and Rica. In an essay, define satire and examine Montesquieu's use of satire in the novel and discuss how it benefits the story and character development.

Essay Topic 3

Usbek writes several times about changes in population and gives examples of different causes. Analyze and discuss the causes of changes in population and conclude which one is more likely. Students should use secondary sources to determine population during the time the book was written to support their essay.

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