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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 66 - 78.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the name of the white eunuch that broke the rule in letter 19?
(a) Rhedi.
(b) Ibben.
(c) Nadir.
(d) Rica.

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

5. What did Usbek uncover prior to his trip?
(a) Some failing
(b) A gold mine
(c) A murder.
(d) A conspiracy

Short Answer Questions

1. What law does Usbek applaud in letter 76?

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

3. What activities can Usbek's wives do in his absence?

4. How is the Ottoman Empire according to Usbek?

5. What is Usbek surprised with in Italy?

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