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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 125 - 138.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the society described in letters 10 to 14 do when their neighbors attack them?
(a) They flee.
(b) They let them take what they want.
(c) They defeat them.
(d) They let them integrate in their society.

2. What answer does Usbek give to the central question of letter 114?
(a) Slave trade.
(b) Not enough roads.
(c) Too many kingdoms.
(d) Not enough shade.

3. What does Usbek use to appeal to his wives to behave?
(a) Physical punishment.
(b) Bribery.
(c) Their virtue.
(d) The head eunuch.

4. According to Usbek, why is the city he is in in letter 18 considered great or powerful?
(a) It was taken over by Europeans.
(b) It has a great market.
(c) It has a great college.
(d) It raised a great army.

5. Who does Usbek write the 44th letter to?
(a) The head eunuch.
(b) Rhedi.
(c) Roxan.
(d) Solim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Usbek's feelings about his decision to leave?

2. What does Nargum write about the Tartars to Usbek?

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

4. How should nations treat each other according to Usbek?

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

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