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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the advice in #112 given?

2. On what should Rodan not throw his money away?

3. What happens at the Temple of Bel?

4. What does Dabasir do for Sira?

5. Who wrote the five clay tablets mentioned in the letter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

Do you think that luck exists in the world? Or is action the only possible method of getting what one wants? Argue for both sides of this discussion as though you were Arkad (against luck) and a lottery winner (for luck).

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