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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the 10th letter ask Usbek?
(a) An explanation about a statement he made.
(b) An explanation on why he didn't bring his wives.
(c) An explanation on why he didn't bring Rustan.
(d) An explanation on why he left.

2. Which of Usbek's wives would still love him even if she was let go from the seraglio?
(a) Zachi.
(b) Zephis.
(c) Fatme.
(d) Zelide.

3. What activities can Usbek's wives do in his absence?
(a) Any moral and accepted activities.
(b) Nothing; they have to be confined at all time.
(c) Only horseback riding.
(d) Only immoral activities.

4. What does the old man chosen to be the leader of the society described in letters 10 to 14 tell his people?
(a) That they should change the way they farm.
(b) That they should take the fight to their neighbors.
(c) That choosing a leader will be their downfall.
(d) That choosing him was a good idea.

5. Why is Rustan supportive of Usbek according to the 5th letter?
(a) He is Usbek's employee.
(b) They are friends.
(c) They are related.
(d) He looks over Usbek's wives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Zephis's slave?

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

3. Where is Usbek's house located?

4. What does Usbek hope the Mullah can help him with?

5. What is discussed about the society from letters 11 to 14?

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