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

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

3. About what does Bansir worry?
(a) Not gaining wealth
(b) His health
(c) His friend's trickery
(d) His lack of family

4. What is the secret of success?
(a) A part of all you earn is yours to keep.
(b) Luck.
(c) There is no secret.
(d) Everything you have should be spent.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the same time, what else should Arkad be doing with his money?

3. What is the first lesson of Arkad?

4. While Arkad is very generous and spends liberally, what has he also managed to do?

5. What is fickle and can not be trusted?

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