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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 33 - 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the 1st letter, what is Usbek trying to explain?
(a) His desire to have a bigger harem.
(b) His desire to settle down.
(c) His desire to meet Rustan.
(d) His desire to learn about other places.

2. What is Usbek asking his correspondent in letter 33?
(a) His opinion on Christians.
(b) His opinion on women.
(c) His opinion on slavery.
(d) His opinion on eunuchs.

3. What is the name of Zephis's slave?
(a) Zelide.
(b) Fatme.
(c) Zachi.
(d) Zazoo.

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

5. What does the 10th letter ask Usbek?
(a) An explanation on why he didn't bring Rustan.
(b) An explanation about a statement he made.
(c) An explanation on why he left.
(d) An explanation on why he didn't bring his wives.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to letter 33, what parallel does Usbek make?

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

3. What is debated in different parts of the world according to letter 36?

4. What women does Usbek compare in letter 36?

5. What does Usbek encounter in the streets of Paris?

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