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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does additional skills give a man?
(a) More value in the eyes of his employer.
(b) More tools.
(c) More efficient work ethic.
(d) More work to do.

2. Where are Bansir and Kobbi sitting when they see the palace?
(a) On a wall surrounding Bansir's home.
(b) On the ground.
(c) On a basket.
(d) On a camel.

3. At the same time, what else should Arkad be doing with his money?
(a) Spending it on betting.
(b) Counting it every night.
(c) Giving some away to charity.
(d) Paying off his debt.

4. From what should Arkad take this amount of savings?
(a) His family's inheritance.
(b) His income before his other expenses.
(c) His savings.
(d) Strangers.

5. Of whom do Bansir and Kobbi seek the advice?
(a) Arkad
(b) Arad
(c) Algamish
(d) Banzar

6. What is Basir's job?
(a) A carpet maker
(b) A potter
(c) A bread maker
(d) A chariot maker

7. What is the first step of his plan?
(a) Keep one tenth of your earnings for yourself.
(b) Tax the rich.
(c) Make more money.
(d) Abolish money.

8. Who is journeying across the desert?
(a) Bansir.
(b) Arkad.
(c) Kobbi.
(d) Kalabab.

9. Why save for the time after your death?
(a) To throw a party.
(b) To be a good person.
(c) To help those still living.
(d) To pay for charity donations.

10. What does Arkad tell people to include in their budget?
(a) Only necessary purchases.
(b) Big expenses.
(c) Money for charity.
(d) Luxuries.

11. What is the fourth idea?
(a) Flaunt yoru riches.
(b) Hide your riches.
(c) See the advice of others.
(d) Buy more gold.

12. Who is faced with the universal problem of not having enough money?
(a) Bansir
(b) Arad
(c) Arkad
(d) Shurru

13. What was Arkad before his current position?
(a) A bread maker
(b) A royal king
(c) A slave
(d) A lowly worker

14. How long until Nomasir returned home?
(a) 2 years.
(b) Never.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 5 years.

15. Who is wearing the "fine robes"?
(a) Mr. Merchant.
(b) Shurru.
(c) Arad.
(d) Arkad.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Bansir worry?

2. Why does the man regret not taking the advice?

3. Where does Arkad say that good luck does not frequent?

4. What is the Babylonian tradition for sons that live with their parents?

5. Who does Bansir want to help?

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