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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the western woman talking to Rica not like about Persian culture?
(a) The seraglio.
(b) The literature.
(c) The philosophy.
(d) The food.

2. What is the quality that keeps people from fearing each other according to Usbek?
(a) Strength.
(b) Love.
(c) Justice.
(d) Hatred.

3. What does Nargum write about the Tartars to Usbek?
(a) Their power.
(b) Their women.
(c) Their food.
(d) Their slaves.

4. Whose king does Rica witness the crowning of in letter 104?
(a) The King of Spain.
(b) The King of Persia.
(c) The King of France.
(d) The King of England.

5. Who writes letter 139 to Usbek?
(a) Narsit.
(b) Zachi.
(c) The head eunuch.
(d) Zelis.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Rica, what do the French prefer to follow when it comes to fashion?

2. What does the rich man wish in letter 126?

3. In letter 103, what does Usbek think Rhedi detests despite his travels in the West?

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

5. What are the moral reasons for the dwindling population according to Usbek?

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