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

Short Answer Questions

1. What letter does Rica say is causing confusion at the university he visits in letter 106?

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

3. What is Rica writing about in letter 106?

4. What does Zelis do while being in public?

5. What does the eunuch ask Usbek in letter 93?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Persian Letters, the setting is often changing or shifting between the seraglio and locations to which Usbek's group is traveling. Examine the role of the setting and analyze how Montesquieu uses setting to enhance the story line. Students should use the book to support their discussion.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

In Persian Letters, the head eunuch writes to Usbek and discusses an arranged marriage or purchasing a woman for Usbek's brother. In an essay, discuss the history of arranged marriage, its potential benefits and drawbacks, as well as why Montesquieu chose to use this in the book. Use examples from the text to support your discussion.

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