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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Usbek's house located?
(a) Ispahan.
(b) Jerusalem.
(c) Baghdad.
(d) Mecca.

2. What people does Usbek use to make his point in letters 11 to 14?
(a) The Troglodytes.
(b) The Greeks.
(c) The Egyptians.
(d) The Romans.

3. 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.

4. What is the real reason for Usbek trip?
(a) He wanted to make more money.
(b) He feared for his life.
(c) He wanted to get away from his wives.
(d) He wanted to create a trade route.

5. What did the neighbors of the society described in letters 10 to 14 want from them?
(a) To steal their women.
(b) To steal their land.
(c) To steal their ruler.
(d) To steal their flocks or livestock.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did the neighbors of the society described in letters 10 to 14 become jealous?

3. According to Usbek, why is the city he is in in letter 18 considered great or powerful?

4. What is the name of the white eunuch that broke the rule in letter 19?

5. Who did Usbek leave in charge of his seraglio?

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