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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 18 - 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 take the fight to their neighbors.
(b) That they should change the way they farm.
(c) That choosing a leader will be their downfall.
(d) That choosing him was a good idea.

2. Who wrote letter 10 to Usbek?
(a) Fatme.
(b) Zachi.
(c) Mirza.
(d) Ibbi.

3. In what city does Usbek mention in letter 20?
(a) Livorno.
(b) Paris.
(c) Milan.
(d) Rome.

4. What does Rica do to blend in in Paris?
(a) He wears western clothes.
(b) He gets drunk.
(c) He wears a top hat.
(d) He grows a beard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Usbek describe the king of France and the pope?

2. What is the real reason for Usbek trip?

3. How many families survived the early stage of the society's creation?

4. What does the 10th letter ask Usbek?

5. How long has Usbek been in Paris by the time he sends letter 22?

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