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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 10 - 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Usbek write the 1st letter to?
(a) Rustan.
(b) Fatme.
(c) Ispahan.
(d) Zachi.

2. What are Usbek's feelings about his decision to leave?
(a) He didn't think about the consequences.
(b) He changed his mind.
(c) He is confident.
(d) He is ill at ease.

3. What does Usbek request of his correspondent in the 1st letter?
(a) Become his eunuch.
(b) Join him.
(c) Take care of his wives.
(d) Tell him what people say of his voyage.

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

5. In the 1st letter, what is Usbek trying to explain?
(a) His desire to learn about other places.
(b) His desire to have a bigger harem.
(c) His desire to settle down.
(d) His desire to meet Rustan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Mullah tell Usbek he has little of?

2. What activities can Usbek's wives do in his absence?

3. What is the chief eunuch's main problem in being left behind to guard Usbek's wives?

4. What does Rustan write to Usbek about the community's view on Usbek's trip?

5. Who is trying to steal Zephis's slave?

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