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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 weds in letter 51?
(a) Zelis's slave.
(b) Usbek.
(c) Zechi's daughter.
(d) Nargum.

2. What do Persian women defend even after their marriage?
(a) Their virginity.
(b) Their right to travel.
(c) Their freedom.
(d) Their right to learn.

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

4. According to Pharan, what would be the result of turning him into a eunuch?
(a) His death.
(b) His wanting to flee.
(c) His being expelled from the house.
(d) Him not being able to walk.

5. Why did the master of the white eunuch avoid his punishment according to letter 19?
(a) His ability to serve.
(b) His ability to cook.
(c) Usbek's good temperament.
(d) How hard it is to find a eunuch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What answer does Usbek give to the central question of letter 114?

3. What does Usbek order the black eunuch to do?

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

5. How did the society in letters 10 to 14 fare after it stabilized?

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