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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Richest Man in Babylon.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Arkad meet?
(a) Nomosir.
(b) Arad.
(c) Shurru Nada.
(d) Algamish.

2. What does Kobbi say about wealth?
(a) They're just too uneducated to gain more.
(b) They have never gained it because they've never sought it.
(c) It's something that's a matter of luck.
(d) It's a hopeless cause.

3. What does Arkad teach the men?
(a) Alchemy
(b) How to accure wealth
(c) How to fashion gold
(d) How to make chariots

4. At the same time, what else should Arkad be doing with his money?
(a) Giving some away to charity.
(b) Paying off his debt.
(c) Spending it on betting.
(d) Counting it every night.

5. Why are people who rely on fate seldom happy?
(a) Fate only brings sadness.
(b) Fate doesn't give people enough.
(c) Fate is demanding.
(d) Fate takes away as quickly as she gives.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much should Arkad keep for himself?

2. Why do people come to Arkad?

3. What does the person in #27 want from Arkad?

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

5. While Arkad is very generous and spends liberally, what has he also managed to do?

(see the answer key)

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