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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is attacking Babylon?

2. What does Dabasir do for Sira?

3. What kind of gates were at the front of Babylon?

4. What does Dabasir NOT vow to do?

5. What is the lesson of the chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What happens in order for Arkad to finally gain the advice and the guidance of Algamish? How do they meet? What does Algamish ask of Arkad? Does Arkad deliver on his promises? What does this exchange say about each character?

Essay Topic 3

Bansir is a man who feels he works hard all day, but never earns enough to provide luxuries to his family. What do you think is his main problem in terms of not having the wealth he thinks he should have? Does the story indicate other problems besides an apparent misunderstanding of money? He has a good job, after all, so what do you feel is his biggest money issue?

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