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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 125 - 138.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How is Zachi and Zelide's relationship according to the 19th letter?
(a) They don't know each other.
(b) They do not like each other.
(c) They are good friends.
(d) They are rivals.

4. What does Nargum wonder about the Tartar?
(a) If they used horses.
(b) If they accomplished more than people know.
(c) If they cared about the condition of women.
(d) If they had slaves.

5. What happens to the woman killed by her husband in the story in letter 135?
(a) She goes to hell.
(b) She enjoys great pleasures goes to heaven.
(c) She is taken as a slave in heaven.
(d) She is reincarnated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Usbek writing to in letter 119?

2. What activities can Usbek's wives do in his absence?

3. Why does Usbek think the Muslims have not been able to grow like the Jews have?

4. What does the monk in letter 129 think of astrological books?

5. What is said to guarantee men's loyalty in Europe?

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