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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Clay Tablets from Babylon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long have the walls stood in place?
(a) For over 500 years.
(b) For over 1000 years.
(c) For over 300 years.
(d) For over 10 years.

2. What floats into the sky to carry the message of victory?
(a) Ribbons.
(b) Music.
(c) White smoke.
(d) Blue smoke.

3. What is the example that Arkad gives for gaining interest?
(a) Another person's failure during a loan.
(b) His agreement with the shield maker.
(c) The banker's agreement.
(d) An exchange between family members.

4. What does Mathon do?
(a) Tells Rodan two stories.
(b) Unexpectedly dies.
(c) Gives Rodan money to go away.
(d) Leaves immediately.

5. Why did Babylon endure for centuries?
(a) Because it was fully protected.
(b) Luck.
(c) The army was really strong.
(d) It wasn't attacked often.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Nomasir becomes penniless?

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

3. What kind of gates were at the front of Babylon?

4. Why was the son sent into the world?

5. What is Dabasir eating?

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