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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the head slave think will happen to the women in the seraglio when a new woman is brought there?

2. Whose king does Rica witness the crowning of in letter 104?

3. What is the subject of letter 121?

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

5. What does Nargum wonder about the Tartar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Persian Letters examines the difference between Persians and western Europeans regarding courting and marital relations. In an essay, examine the differences and similarities between the two cultures and discuss the potential ramifications, such as cultural expectations. Use examples from the book to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

Usbek discusses divergent effects that laws have on human behavior and how different cultures address diseases of the spirit. Discuss what behaviors may be considered divergent and affect the spirit and how Persian culture may address these differently than western Europeans.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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