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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 46 - 65.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the master of the white eunuch avoid his punishment according to letter 19?
(a) How hard it is to find a eunuch.
(b) His ability to cook.
(c) Usbek's good temperament.
(d) His ability to serve.

2. 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 they should take the fight to their neighbors.
(d) That choosing a leader will be their downfall.

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

4. What are the men wasting their intelligence on according to letter 34?
(a) Women's rights.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Unimportant matters.
(d) Games of chance.

5. What does Usbek hope will spread to the rest of the world from Europe?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Peace between religions.
(c) Monogamy.
(d) European monarchy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Usbek uncover prior to his trip?

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

3. What did Usbek's wife do as a form of amusement in his absence?

4. Who was Zachi found with according to letter 19?

5. How is the Ottoman Empire according to Usbek?

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