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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 profession does one of the men Usbek meet claim to have in letter 46?
(a) Journalist.
(b) Stringing ladies along.
(c) Priest.
(d) Eunuch.

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

3. Why do French women gamble, according to Usbek?
(a) To ruin their husbands.
(b) Because they like it.
(c) Because they need money.
(d) To be like men.

4. What is Usbek asking his correspondent in letter 33?
(a) His opinion on Christians.
(b) His opinion on eunuchs.
(c) His opinion on slavery.
(d) His opinion on women.

5. How is Zachi and Zelide's relationship according to the 19th letter?
(a) They are rivals.
(b) They don't know each other.
(c) They do not like each other.
(d) They are good friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is discussed about the society from letters 11 to 14?

2. What is Usbek surprised with in Italy?

3. How does Usbek describe the king of France and the pope?

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

5. Who gives Usbek the information in letter 100?

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