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

2. What problems arise for Usbek during his trip according to the letter he writes to Nessir?
(a) He fell for a western woman.
(b) He ran out of money.
(c) His slave escaped.
(d) His health is failing.

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

4. How is Usbek's confidence toward who he left in charge of the Seraglio?
(a) Very high, he has no fear.
(b) Medium, he is confident, but had someone else double check regularly.
(c) None, he didn't want that person, but had no choice.
(d) Very low, he is fearful.

5. What does Usbek hope the Mullah can help him with?
(a) Choosing a single wife
(b) Honesty.
(c) Living right.
(d) Being sober.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Usbek describe the period of time the people of the society fought with each other?

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

3. What is discussed about the society from letters 11 to 14?

4. Who did Usbek leave in charge of his seraglio?

5. How were the people of the society in letters 11 to 14 acting?

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