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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were these gold pieces given?

2. Who has lost all of his money?

3. With whom does Dabasir take up?

4. Who is the recipient of the letter?

5. What does Mathon tell Dabasir?

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

How can someone with little money to begin with follow the first cure for a lean purse: to save one tenth of their earnings? Is this something that would be possible for you in your life? What are some ways a person could make this financial arrangement?

Essay Topic 3

Arad Gula pays for Sharru Nada's freedom through hard work. But it seems that Sharru Nada could have bought his own freedom in time as well. Why is it that Sharru Nada wasn't able to work as hard as Arad Gula? What makes these characters similar and different? What makes these characters good business partners?

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