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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 114 - 124.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times does Usbek say the Muslims were struck down by God?
(a) 2 times.
(b) 3 times.
(c) 5 times.
(d) 1 time.

2. Why does the head of the black eunuchs want to made Pharan a eunuch, according to the letter he writes Usbek?
(a) Pharan made a joke about the eunuchs.
(b) Pharan is better paid.
(c) Pharan married a woman coveted by the head of the black eunuchs.
(d) Pharan used to bully the eunuchs.

3. What is the subject of letter 121?
(a) The Persian ambassador arriving in the country.
(b) The Persian government deposing the grand mogul.
(c) The Persian grand Mogul accessing the throne.
(d) The Persian ambassador leaving the country.

4. What is debated in different parts of the world according to letter 36?
(a) The rights of children.
(b) The rights of women.
(c) Slavery.
(d) The power of kings.

5. Who does Rica visit in letter 82?
(a) A European jail.
(b) A women's retreat.
(c) Those wounded in battle.
(d) A monastery.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Usbek write the 44th letter to?

4. What does Nargum lament concerning the Tartars?

5. Who refused to become a eunuch according to letter 39?

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