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1. To whom does Fuwaad address his tale on page 3? What does he say about his story?

Fuwaad addresses his tale to the Caliph of Bagdad. He says his story is both a warning and a lesson.

2. Who is Bashaarat? What does he sell in his store?

Bashaarat is a new merchant occupying a prized location in a busy market. Inside his store are many marvelous instruments, including a metal hoop.

3. What happens in "The Tale of the Fortunate Rope-Maker"?

In "The Tale of the Fortunate Rope-Maker," a young rope-maker named Hassan travels forward in time and meets his future self, a wealthy merchant. His future self tells him where to find a treasure. Hassan finds it, vows to make good use of it, and returns to his own time, where he lives a virtuous life.

4. What happens in “The Tale of the Weaver Who Stole from Himself”?

In “The Tale of the Weaver Who Stole from Himself,” a young weaver named Ajib travels forward in time and is shocked to discover his future self lives very poorly despite the chest of money inside his house. Ajib steals the money and travels back in time, where he marries the girl of his dreams and lives extravagantly. After his wife is kidnapped, Ajib pays his ransom and vows to spend his life paying back the benefactor from whom he stole his wealth. He and his wife live poorly and come to resent one another, and one day his younger self steals all he has saved, completing the circle.

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