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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 will lead thee forward to the successes that dost desire?
2. Where is the richest nation in the world?
3. How long until Nomasir returned home?
4. What is a word that doesn't describe Bansir?
5. What does the saddle maker propose?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is traveling with the leader of this caravan?
2. By whom is the letter in this chapter written?
3. Who is the intended recipient of this letter?
4. What are some of the lessons that the tablets reveal?
5. Who is the richest man in Babylon?
6. What do Kobbi and Bansir decide to do in order to solve their wealth problems?
7. What does Algamish ask of Arkad in exchange for his financial advice?
8. What happens when fate does reward someone, per Arkad?
9. What story does this leader share with the caravan and with the grandson?
10. What stories do the men share in relation to business transactions?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Arkad tells the men he teaches not to trust fate as it can be fickle. Does it seem that Arkad believes in this advice? What has happened to Arkad that teaches him this lesson in his personal life? Is this consistent with the fact that Arkad gains Algamish's wealth when the man dies?
Essay Topic 2
What qualities does Babylon possess that makes it the ideal location for this collection of parables and stories? What does the history of Babylon offer to those looking to be wealthier in their lives?
Essay Topic 3
As Banazar is sitting on the wall of Babylon and watching over the city, people continue to ask him if the city is strong enough to hold. Since the city has held for so long without trouble, why are these people concerned that it might not hold this time? What makes you answer the way you do? If you were a resident of Babylon, would you be concerned? Why or why not?
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