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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 93 - 99.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many families survived the early stage of the society's creation?
(a) 4 families.
(b) 2 families.
(c) 3 families.
(d) 1 family.

3. How is Zachi and Zelide's relationship according to the 19th letter?
(a) They are rivals.
(b) They don't know each other.
(c) They do not like each other.
(d) They are good friends.

4. What is Usbek surprised with in Italy?
(a) Women's freedom.
(b) The taste of wine.
(c) The low amount of eunuchs.
(d) Democracy.

5. What does Usbek conclude a government should take into consideration when handling punishments?
(a) The strength of the people.
(b) The accused person's religion.
(c) The personalities of the people.
(d) What other countries do.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is common in Europe according to Rica?

2. What does Usbek use to appeal to his wives to behave?

3. According to letter 15, where does the Mullah live?

4. What is notable about Venice according to letter 29?

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

(see the answer key)

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