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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What activities can Usbek's wives do in his absence?
(a) Nothing; they have to be confined at all time.
(b) Only immoral activities.
(c) Only horseback riding.
(d) Any moral and accepted activities.

2. How is the Ottoman Empire according to Usbek?
(a) Expanding.
(b) Recovering.
(c) Troubled.
(d) At war.

3. What is Usbek asking his correspondent in letter 33?
(a) His opinion on slavery.
(b) His opinion on eunuchs.
(c) His opinion on women.
(d) His opinion on Christians.

4. What is the main topic of letter 34?
(a) Paris coffee houses.
(b) Paris water systems.
(c) Paris churches.
(d) Paris aristocracy.

5. What is the name of Zephis's slave?
(a) Zelide.
(b) Zachi.
(c) Zazoo.
(d) Fatme.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does Usbek mention in letter 20?

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

3. What does Usbek hope will spread to the rest of the world from Europe?

4. What does Usbek encounter in the streets of Paris?

5. What problems arise for Usbek during his trip according to the letter he writes to Nessir?

(see the answer key)

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