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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 100 - 113.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Usbek when he writes Letter 18?
(a) Persia.
(b) Smyrna.
(c) Paris.
(d) Syria.

2. What did Usbek's wife do as a form of amusement in his absence?
(a) Went to the country.
(b) Went to the lake.
(c) Went home.
(d) Went to town.

3. What does Usbek use to appeal to his wives to behave?
(a) The head eunuch.
(b) Their virtue.
(c) Physical punishment.
(d) Bribery.

4. Who gives Usbek the information in letter 100?
(a) A sensible European.
(b) A trusted Persian.
(c) A bad Frenchman.
(d) A good Italian.

5. Who must work harder to be accepted in a society according to Usbek?
(a) Immigrants.
(b) The most represented religion.
(c) Those who don't believe in God.
(d) The least represented religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is a person's superiority proven in Persia?

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

3. Which of Usbek's wives writes the 3rd letter back to him?

4. What is the consequence feared by Rhedi in letter 102 once men learn enough about science?

5. What are Usbek's feelings about his decision to leave?

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