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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 refused to become a eunuch according to letter 39?
(a) A white servant.
(b) A poor farmer.
(c) A white slave.
(d) A black slave.

2. Who did Usbek leave in charge of his seraglio?
(a) Rustan.
(b) His son.
(c) His chief eunuch.
(d) His first wife.

3. How many times does Usbek say the Muslims were struck down by God?
(a) 2 times.
(b) 3 times.
(c) 5 times.
(d) 1 time.

4. What makes family life more orderly according to Usbek's experience?
(a) A strong mother.
(b) A strong father.
(c) Being forbidden to discipline children.
(d) Being allowed to discipline children.

5. Which of Usbek's wives writes the 3rd letter back to him?
(a) Ibbi.
(b) Jamilla.
(c) Zachi.
(d) Jasmin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Usbek think of the rituals intended to pacify the gods?

2. In what city does Usbek mention in letter 20?

3. What does the head slave think will happen to the women in the seraglio when a new woman is brought there?

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

5. What is the subject of letter 121?

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