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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 18 - 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is notable about Venice according to letter 29?
(a) There are no magicians.
(b) There are no Muslims.
(c) There are no modest women.
(d) There is no fresh water.

2. What is Usbek surprised with in Italy?
(a) Women's freedom.
(b) Democracy.
(c) The taste of wine.
(d) The low amount of eunuchs.

3. Who did Usbek leave in charge of his seraglio?
(a) Rustan.
(b) His chief eunuch.
(c) His first wife.
(d) His son.

4. How long has Usbek been in Paris by the time he sends letter 22?
(a) Over a month
(b) Over a week.
(c) Over three months.
(d) He just arrived.

5. What activities can Usbek's wives do in his absence?
(a) Only horseback riding.
(b) Only immoral activities.
(c) Any moral and accepted activities.
(d) Nothing; they have to be confined at all time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Usbek use letters 11 to 14 for?

2. How did the society in letters 10 to 14 fare after it stabilized?

3. According to letter 15, where does the Mullah live?

4. What did Usbek's wife do as a form of amusement in his absence?

5. What is the chief eunuch's main problem in being left behind to guard Usbek's wives?

(see the answer key)

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