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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. Who is the old friend riding the golden chariot?

2. How long until Nomasir returned home?

3. What is the second law?

4. Who is journeying across the desert?

5. What is the first step of his plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does this person in #47 teach Dabasir?

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

3. What do people keep asking of the person in #38?

4. What does Algamish ask of Arkad in exchange for his financial advice?

5. What do Kobbi and Bansir decide to do in order to solve their wealth problems?

6. What happens when fate does reward someone, per Arkad?

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 Where is Babylon located, according to historical references?

8. What is the story of Dabasir?

9. Who is Bansir's friend who shares his view of wealth in relation to the work they do?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Kobbi is a symbol of the idea that there is always someone else who is worse off than you. How does he help to add to the learning experience of Bansir? Does Kobbi's presence act as a helpful presence or a non-helpful presence? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The idea of investing is introduced in the third chapter. In the days of Babylon, how could someone invest their money? How can someone invest their money today? Are there any bigger lessons to be gained from the idea of investing, aside from amassing wealth? What are other ways one could invest and see a return?

Essay Topic 3

After hearing the story of Sharru Nada and Arad Gula, Hadan Gula seems to understand the lesson of having to work hard in order to gain wealth. But does it seem as though this story will actually drive the grandson to work as hard? If you were to hear such a story about your grandparent, would it compel you to change your life? Why or why not?

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