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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 114 - 124.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the head of the black eunuchs want to made Pharan a eunuch, according to the letter he writes Usbek?
(a) Pharan is better paid.
(b) Pharan made a joke about the eunuchs.
(c) Pharan used to bully the eunuchs.
(d) Pharan married a woman coveted by the head of the black eunuchs.

2. What does Usbek think of inhabited countries?
(a) They should be left that way.
(b) They should be populated.
(c) They should be used by slaves.
(d) They should be used for farming.

3. What king died according to letter 122?
(a) King of Spain.
(b) King of Sweden.
(c) King of Italy.
(d) King of France.

4. Who is Usbek writing letter 33 to?
(a) Gemchid.
(b) Zachi.
(c) Rhedi.
(d) Pharam.

5. What are the topics of letters 87 and 88?
(a) Glory and fame.
(b) War and peace.
(c) Men and women.
(d) Wives and concubines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is debated in different parts of the world according to letter 36?

2. What is the subject of letter 121?

3. What does Rica call those who mind everyone's business but their own?

4. What does Nargum wonder about the Tartar?

5. What does Usbek think of Christians according to letter 44?

(see the answer key)

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