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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Usbek, why is the city he is in in letter 18 considered great or powerful?
2. What does Rica do to blend in in Paris?
3. Who did Usbek leave in charge of his seraglio?
4. Who does Nargum write about in letter 49?
5. From whose excrement does the pig come from according to the Mullah in letter 17?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is Rica surprised about during his dinner with the man who works in law?
2. What does Zelis do to her 7 year old daughter in letter 60?
3. What is the debate Rica speaks of in letter 36?
4. What sentiment does Usbek have about his decision about the guardian of his wives and home?
5. When talking about the habits of Persian princes, why does Usbek feel the need to add "sensible" to his description?
6. Who is criticizing Usbek according to Rustan?
7. Why is Pharan complaining in letter 40?
8. Why does Africa become less populated according to Usbek?
9. What does Usbek say about countries inhabited by undomesticated people?
10. What quality does Rica praise in a man according to supplementary letter 7?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The Persian Letters reflects heavily on the treatment of women, especially wives in society during the time the letters were written. Examine the treatment of women and compare it with the treatment of women in society today.
Essay Topic 2
Ubsek discusses the way that religion and government interact and how they may interact in a positive manner. Compare his discussion with common beliefs of the separation of church and state today, then make a conclusion about which argument has more merit.
Essay Topic 3
Montesquieu emphasizes the need for religious tolerance in Persian Letters and equates reason with tolerance. Examine how he addresses religious beliefs, practice, and leadership in the Persian Letters.
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