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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the chief eunuch's main problem in being left behind to guard Usbek's wives?
(a) He wanted to travel.
(b) He is attracted to the women.
(c) He is overwhelmed.
(d) He is bored.

3. How is Usbek's confidence toward who he left in charge of the Seraglio?
(a) Very high, he has no fear.
(b) Very low, he is fearful.
(c) Medium, he is confident, but had someone else double check regularly.
(d) None, he didn't want that person, but had no choice.

4. What is discussed about the society from letters 11 to 14?
(a) It has no rulers.
(b) It does not have sheep.
(c) It's members do not drink milk.
(d) It does not have women.

5. What does Usbek encounter in the streets of Paris?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Rudeness.
(c) Stupidity.
(d) Shyness.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Usbek say in letter 19 that the white eunuch should be thankful for?

4. What do the society described in letters 10 to 14 do when their neighbors attack them?

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

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