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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 125 - 138.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Zachi found with according to letter 19?
(a) Another concubine.
(b) A white eunuch.
(c) A former slave.
(d) A black eunuch.

2. What did Usbek uncover prior to his trip?
(a) A gold mine
(b) Some failing
(c) A conspiracy
(d) A murder.

3. What is the real reason for Usbek trip?
(a) He wanted to create a trade route.
(b) He wanted to get away from his wives.
(c) He feared for his life.
(d) He wanted to make more money.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the eunuch ask Usbek in letter 93?

2. Where is Usbek when he writes Letter 18?

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

4. Why do French women gamble, according to Usbek?

5. What do the wives who are not beaten believe in Nargum's letter?

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