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

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

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

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

5. What is common in Europe according to Rica?
(a) Prideful men.
(b) Infidelity.
(c) Slaves.
(d) Good wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problems arise for Usbek during his trip according to the letter he writes to Nessir?

2. What does the Mullah advise Usbek to refer to to find answers to his questions in letter 17?

3. What happens to the girl's face in Zelis' story?

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

5. What does Usbek conclude a government should take into consideration when handling punishments?

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