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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) Zachi.
(c) Fatme.
(d) Ispahan.

2. How were the people of the society in letters 11 to 14 acting?
(a) In a way that benefited women.
(b) In a way that benefited only their own personal interest.
(c) In a way that benefited the greater good.
(d) In a way that benefited the ruling cast.

3. What is the chief eunuch's main problem in being left behind to guard Usbek's wives?
(a) He wanted to travel.
(b) He is attracted to the women.
(c) He is overwhelmed.
(d) He is bored.

4. What did Usbek's wife do as a form of amusement in his absence?
(a) Went home.
(b) Went to the lake.
(c) Went to the country.
(d) Went to town.

5. What does Usbek hope the Mullah can help him with?
(a) Living right.
(b) Choosing a single wife
(c) Being sober.
(d) Honesty.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Usbek request of his correspondent in the 1st letter?

4. What did the neighbors of the society described in letters 10 to 14 want from them?

5. What are Usbek's feelings about his decision to leave?

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