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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose lover was killed by the eunuchs in letter 149?
(a) Zelis'.
(b) Zachi's.
(c) Roxane's.
(d) Fatme's.

2. Who is Usbek writing to in letter 119?
(a) Rica.
(b) The great mogul.
(c) Mehemet Ali.
(d) Zachi.

3. Who was the woman in letter 93 purchased for?
(a) Usbek's brother.
(b) Usbek's father.
(c) Usbek's friend.
(d) Usbek's sister.

4. What does the monk in letter 129 think of astrological books?
(a) They cannot be read easily.
(b) They are pitiful.
(c) They are too big.
(d) They are accurate.

5. According to Rica, what do the French prefer to follow when it comes to fashion?
(a) Persian.
(b) Italian.
(c) British.
(d) French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Usbek think the Muslims have not been able to grow like the Jews have?

2. Who gives Usbek the information in letter 100?

3. In who does Usbek confide about his fear about what his happening to his wives?

4. What does Nargum lament concerning the Tartars?

5. Who must work harder to be accepted in a society according to Usbek?

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