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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Usbek describe the period of time the people of the society fought with each other?
(a) Full of promises.
(b) Bloody.
(c) Short.
(d) Weak and unjust.

2. What is Usbek surprised with in Italy?
(a) The taste of wine.
(b) Women's freedom.
(c) The low amount of eunuchs.
(d) Democracy.

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

4. In what city does Usbek mention in letter 20?
(a) Milan.
(b) Paris.
(c) Rome.
(d) Livorno.

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

6. What does the 10th letter ask Usbek?
(a) An explanation on why he left.
(b) An explanation on why he didn't bring his wives.
(c) An explanation about a statement he made.
(d) An explanation on why he didn't bring Rustan.

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

8. How is Usbek's confidence toward who he left in charge of the Seraglio?
(a) Very low, he is fearful.
(b) None, he didn't want that person, but had no choice.
(c) Very high, he has no fear.
(d) Medium, he is confident, but had someone else double check regularly.

9. What people does Usbek use to make his point in letters 11 to 14?
(a) The Troglodytes.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The Greeks.
(d) The Egyptians.

10. What is notable about Venice according to letter 29?
(a) There are no magicians.
(b) There is no fresh water.
(c) There are no Muslims.
(d) There are no modest women.

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

12. What are Usbek's feelings about his decision to leave?
(a) He changed his mind.
(b) He is ill at ease.
(c) He is confident.
(d) He didn't think about the consequences.

13. According to letter 15, where does the Mullah live?
(a) In Baghdad.
(b) In Persepolis.
(c) In Mecca.
(d) Among the tombs of Qum.

14. What does Rica do to blend in in Paris?
(a) He wears a top hat.
(b) He wears western clothes.
(c) He grows a beard.
(d) He gets drunk.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For the common man, what are the consequences of having too many rules and regulations in religion according to Usbek?

2. What makes family life more orderly according to Usbek's experience?

3. What is common in Europe according to Rica?

4. Where is Usbek when he writes Letter 18?

5. What does Usbek use letters 11 to 14 for?

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