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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 when he writes Letter 18?
(a) Syria.
(b) Paris.
(c) Smyrna.
(d) Persia.

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

3. How does Usbek describe the period of time the people of the society fought with each other?
(a) Short.
(b) Weak and unjust.
(c) Full of promises.
(d) Bloody.

4. Who was Zachi found with according to letter 19?
(a) A white eunuch.
(b) Another concubine.
(c) A former slave.
(d) A black eunuch.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Usbek write the 1st letter to?

2. What does the 10th letter ask Usbek?

3. What did Usbek uncover prior to his trip?

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

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

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