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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would have happened to the men Usbek described as depraved in letter 46?
(a) Prison.
(b) Castration.
(c) Death.
(d) Banishment.

2. In what city does Usbek mention in letter 20?
(a) Paris.
(b) Rome.
(c) Livorno.
(d) Milan.

3. Who does Usbek write the 1st letter to?
(a) Zachi.
(b) Rustan.
(c) Ispahan.
(d) Fatme.

4. Who weds in letter 51?
(a) Zelis's slave.
(b) Usbek.
(c) Zechi's daughter.
(d) Nargum.

5. For the common man, what are the consequences of having too many rules and regulations in religion according to Usbek?
(a) He makes his own rules.
(b) He doesn't know what pleases God.
(c) He follows them like a machine.
(d) He doesn't care about the rules.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Usbek, why is the city he is in in letter 18 considered great or powerful?

2. Who refused to become a eunuch according to letter 39?

3. From whose excrement does the pig come from according to the Mullah in letter 17?

4. How does Usbek describe the king of France and the pope?

5. What is the main topic of letter 34?

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