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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 main lesson of this chapter?
2. Of what are the majority of missed opportunities the result?
3. What does the Syrian man say to the group?
4. What is the first topic of discussion?
5. Of what can no one name an instance?
Short Essay Questions
1. What happens when fate does reward someone, per Arkad?
2. Who is the older warrior in the chapter that is sitting guard at the wall?
3. Who is the richest man in Babylon?
4. What happens at the end of this time period in #40?
5. Who is the intended recipient of this letter?
6. How can a man prepare for the future beyond his time on earth right now?
7. Who is credited with building the first walls around the city of Babylon?
8. What does this person in #47 teach Dabasir?
9. How did Arkad come to gain his wealth?
10. Who has lost all his gold and can not buy himself food at the start of this chapter?
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
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
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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