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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 66 - 78.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to letter 15, where does the Mullah live?
(a) In Baghdad.
(b) Among the tombs of Qum.
(c) In Persepolis.
(d) In Mecca.

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

3. What does Usbek request of his correspondent in the 1st letter?
(a) Join him.
(b) Tell him what people say of his voyage.
(c) Take care of his wives.
(d) Become his eunuch.

4. Why did two men die when the women took a trip to the country?
(a) They were escaped slaves.
(b) They tried to attack them.
(c) They came too close to the ladies' vehicle.
(d) They were beggars.

5. According to Pharan, what would be the result of turning him into a eunuch?
(a) His being expelled from the house.
(b) His death.
(c) His wanting to flee.
(d) Him not being able to walk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main topic of letter 34?

2. What does Usbek hope will spread to the rest of the world from Europe?

3. Which of Usbek's wives would still love him even if she was let go from the seraglio?

4. Where is Usbek when he writes Letter 18?

5. What is the name of the white eunuch that broke the rule in letter 19?

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