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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Usbek order the black eunuch to do?
(a) Turn Pharan into a eunuch.
(b) Kill a slave.
(c) Not touch Pharan until his return.
(d) Buy a new eunuch.

3. What did Usbek's wife do as a form of amusement in his absence?
(a) Went to the country.
(b) Went to the lake.
(c) Went home.
(d) Went to town.

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

5. What problems arise for Usbek during his trip according to the letter he writes to Nessir?
(a) He fell for a western woman.
(b) He ran out of money.
(c) His slave escaped.
(d) His health is failing.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Usbek describe the period of time the people of the society fought with each other?

2. What did Usbek uncover prior to his trip?

3. For the common man, what are the consequences of having too many rules and regulations in religion according to Usbek?

4. How is Usbek's confidence toward who he left in charge of the Seraglio?

5. Why does the head of the black eunuchs write Usbek in the 39th letter?

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