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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Richest Man in Babylon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are people who rely on fate seldom happy?
(a) Fate only brings sadness.
(b) Fate takes away as quickly as she gives.
(c) Fate doesn't give people enough.
(d) Fate is demanding.

2. How is Bansir's work described?
(a) Slow
(b) Highly prized
(c) Useless
(d) Boring

3. What does Arkad teach the men?
(a) Alchemy
(b) How to accure wealth
(c) How to make chariots
(d) How to fashion gold

4. What does the person in #27 want from Arkad?
(a) A letter from his friend.
(b) A copy of a particular law.
(c) Money.
(d) Advice.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is faced with the universal problem of not having enough money?

2. Who is the richest man in Babylon?

3. What is the main lesson of this chapter?

4. What do Bansir and Kobbi wonder?

5. What was Arkad before his current position?

(see the answer key)

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