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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose lover was killed by the eunuchs in letter 149?

2. Who was Zachi found in bed with?

3. Who was the woman in letter 93 purchased for?

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

5. What does Rica write about in letter 120?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Montesquieu uses personification in his description of justice. In an essay, define personification and analyze why Montesquieu uses personification to write about justice. Students should use examples from the book to support their discussion.

Essay Topic 2

In the Persian Letters, examine the concept of love and humanity as described by Montesquieu.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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