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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the richest man in Babylon?
(a) Arkad.
(b) Kobbi.
(c) Arad.
(d) Bansir.

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

4. What is the secret of success?
(a) Everything you have should be spent.
(b) A part of all you earn is yours to keep.
(c) There is no secret.
(d) Luck.

5. What is the final thing that Arkad tells the men?
(a) To pay him money.
(b) To go out and try his advice in their lives.
(c) To memorize his words.
(d) That this advice won't really work for the poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does not help people who want to have more wealth?

2. What is the second bit of advice?

3. Where did Nomasir first travel?

4. At the same time, what else should Arkad be doing with his money?

5. What is Kobbi's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Bansir's friend who shares his view of wealth in relation to the work they do?

2. What does Arkad give his son before the son leaves?

3. What happens when Babylon is having troubles with its financial situation?

4. Why did Babylon finally fall to invaders?

5. When does Nomasir decide to follow the rules on the tablet?

6. Who is the richest man in Babylon?

7. How can a man prepare for the future beyond his time on earth right now?

8. What is the second story of Mathon (about the objects Mathon keeps in his token chest) meant to teach?

9. Who is leading a caravan across the desert, along with a grandson of his partner?

10. What does Babylonian tradition say about sons living with their parents?

(see the answer keys)

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