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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the monk in letter 129 think of astrological books?
(a) They are too big.
(b) They cannot be read easily.
(c) They are accurate.
(d) They are pitiful.

2. What does Usbek think of Christians according to letter 44?
(a) They are not good Christians.
(b) They are not smart.
(c) They are dirty.
(d) They are not polite.

3. For the common man, what are the consequences of having too many rules and regulations in religion according to Usbek?
(a) He makes his own rules.
(b) He doesn't know what pleases God.
(c) He follows them like a machine.
(d) He doesn't care about the rules.

4. What is the name of Zephis's slave?
(a) Zazoo.
(b) Fatme.
(c) Zelide.
(d) Zachi.

5. According to letter 15, where does the Mullah live?
(a) In Baghdad.
(b) In Persepolis.
(c) Among the tombs of Qum.
(d) In Mecca.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who must work harder to be accepted in a society according to Usbek?

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

3. Who is trying to steal Zephis's slave?

4. What did the neighbors of the society described in letters 10 to 14 want from them?

5. What happens to the woman killed by her husband in the story in letter 135?

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