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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dabasir NOT vow to do?

2. Who works as a slave for a rug merchant?

3. Who does the person in #127 meet?

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

5. Who built the walls of Babylon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Rodan is put into a difficult situation when he is asked to loan money to his sister's husband. If you were given a comparable amount of gold, what would you do in his situation? Would you seek out advice from others or you decide on your own? Explain your thought process.

Essay Topic 2

While this book talks about fate as being something you cannot trust, the meeting between Dabasir and Sira seems to be an important work of fate. Does this chance meeting still count as fate? Why or why not? If the two had never met, would Dabasir have ever figured out the lesson of changing his station in life?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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