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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the third idea?

2. Where did Nomasir first travel?

3. Why do people come to Arkad?

4. Who is the old friend riding the golden chariot?

5. What is a word that doesn't describe Bansir?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Babylon located, according to historical references?

2. By whom is the letter in this chapter written?

3. What does Arkad give his son before the son leaves?

4. What happens at the end of this time period in #40?

5. What does Arkad tell the men about fate?

6. Why did Babylon finally fall to invaders?

7. What is the first story of Mathon (about the farmer who can understand animals) meant to teach Rodan?

8. What kind of budget does Arkad suggest that men follow?

9. What is Debasir eating as he teaches his companion?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of luck and its misfortune is brought up at several points of the book. But when Arkad cautions the men against gambling, do you think this goes against his other advice about taking immediate action? If someone does something quickly and without hesitation, Arkad seems to say that this is a favorable way to live and to amass wealth. But at the same time, it's risky. Does Arkad contradict himself in the fourth chapter, in your opinion?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of protection is a major theme in the entire book. How are the walls of Babylon a metaphor for financial security? What kinds of "walls" could be implemented to protect one's financial future? How can the walls continue to hold year after year?

Essay Topic 3

Bansir is a man who feels he works hard all day, but never earns enough to provide luxuries to his family. What do you think is his main problem in terms of not having the wealth he thinks he should have? Does the story indicate other problems besides an apparent misunderstanding of money? He has a good job, after all, so what do you feel is his biggest money issue?

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