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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the society in letters 10 to 14 fare after it stabilized?
(a) They multiplied into a whole country of virtuous people.
(b) They multiplied into a country of vicious people.
(c) They moved to another land.
(d) They became extinct.

2. What does Rustan write to Usbek about the community's view on Usbek's trip?
(a) The community is indifferent.
(b) The community is waiting for more of his stories.
(c) The community is talking badly about Usbek.
(d) The community does not know he left.

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

4. What does Usbek say in letter 19 that the white eunuch should be thankful for?
(a) Not being dead.
(b) Not being beaten.
(c) Not being sold.
(d) Not being fired.

5. What did Usbek uncover prior to his trip?
(a) A murder.
(b) A conspiracy
(c) Some failing
(d) A gold mine

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Rica do to blend in in Paris?

4. Why is Rustan supportive of Usbek according to the 5th letter?

5. What does the 10th letter ask Usbek?

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