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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 the Mullah advise Usbek to refer to to find answers to his questions in letter 17?
(a) The Qur'an.
(b) The Bible.
(c) Traditions of the Doctors.
(d) The Mullah's book.

2. How is a person's superiority proven in Persia?
(a) By his kindness.
(b) By his fortune.
(c) By the number of his wives.
(d) By his feelings of superiority.

3. What does Usbek tell Zelis he is proud of in letter 69?
(a) Her love for her daughter.
(b) Her love for him.
(c) His wives.
(d) His intellect.

4. How long has Usbek been in Paris by the time he sends letter 22?
(a) Over a week.
(b) He just arrived.
(c) Over three months.
(d) Over a month

5. Where is Usbek's house located?
(a) Baghdad.
(b) Mecca.
(c) Ispahan.
(d) Jerusalem.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the girl's face in Zelis' story?

2. What does Rica do to blend in in Paris?

3. What law does Usbek applaud in letter 76?

4. What does Usbek request of his correspondent in the 1st letter?

5. Why does the head of the black eunuchs want to made Pharan a eunuch, according to the letter he writes Usbek?

(see the answer key)

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