The Richest Man in Babylon | Short Essay Answer Key

Short Essay Answer Key

1. Who is the chariot maker who is struggling to provide luxuries to his family?

Bansir is frustrated because he seems to work all day long without any extra money for luxuries.

2. What is Bansir's main problem in relation to wealth?

He works hard all day, but can't seem to make enough money no matter what he does.

3. What does Bansir do for a living?

He makes chariots, a highly-valued profession that still does not seem to pay him enough money.

4. Who is Bansir's friend who shares his view of wealth in relation to the work they do?

Kobbi is a friend of Bansir's that wants more money, just as Bansir does.

5. Who is the richest man in Babylon?

Arkad is considered the richest man in Babylon as he worked hard to build up his wealth. He was a friend of...
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