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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whose excrement does the pig come from according to the Mullah in letter 17?
(a) Cow.
(b) Men.
(c) Horse.
(d) Elephant.

2. Who does Nargum write about in letter 49?
(a) Freed eunuch.
(b) Men of Muscovy.
(c) Women of Paris.
(d) Slaves of Persia.

3. What argument does Usbek use as an example in letter 34?
(a) Argument about the death of a king.
(b) Argument about the validity of humanism.
(c) Argument about the death of a French entrepreneur.
(d) Argument about the birthplace of a Greek poet.

4. What is common in Europe according to Rica?
(a) Infidelity.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Good wine.
(d) Prideful men.

5. According to letter 33, what parallel does Usbek make?
(a) The parallel between men and women.
(b) The parallel between Christianity and Islam.
(c) The parallel between slaves and eunuchs.
(d) The parallel between men and slaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the master of the white eunuch avoid his punishment according to letter 19?

2. Why is Rustan supportive of Usbek according to the 5th letter?

3. Who is trying to steal Zephis's slave?

4. What is notable about Venice according to letter 29?

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

(see the answer key)

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