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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 10 - 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the society described in letters 10 to 14 do when their neighbors attack them?
(a) They let them integrate in their society.
(b) They defeat them.
(c) They let them take what they want.
(d) They flee.

2. What is the chief eunuch's main problem in being left behind to guard Usbek's wives?
(a) He is overwhelmed.
(b) He is attracted to the women.
(c) He wanted to travel.
(d) He is bored.

3. What does Usbek use letters 11 to 14 for?
(a) To complain about his travel condition.
(b) To describe Baghdad to Rustan.
(c) To answer Mirza's question.
(d) To ridicule his wife.

4. What people does Usbek use to make his point in letters 11 to 14?
(a) The Troglodytes.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The Greeks.
(d) The Egyptians.

5. How is Usbek's confidence toward who he left in charge of the Seraglio?
(a) None, he didn't want that person, but had no choice.
(b) Very low, he is fearful.
(c) Medium, he is confident, but had someone else double check regularly.
(d) Very high, he has no fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Usbek write the 1st letter to?

2. Who wrote letter 10 to Usbek?

3. What does Rustan write to Usbek about the community's view on Usbek's trip?

4. What are Usbek's feelings about his decision to leave?

5. What does the 10th letter ask Usbek?

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