View a FREE sample

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did not care for this custom?

2. Where does Arkad say that good luck does not frequent?

3. Why save for the time after your death?

4. Where are Bansir and Kobbi sitting when they see the palace?

5. Who does Bansir want to help?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Arkad challenge the men to think of when they ask about luck?

3. How can a man prepare for the future beyond his time on earth right now?

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

5. Who is traveling with the leader of this caravan?

6. What does Arkad tell the men about fate?

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

8. Why did Babylon finally fall to invaders?

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 Where is Babylon located, according to historical references?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 536 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample