Richest Man in Babylon Part 2 Comp

Who was Arkad?

• A poor farmer

• A famous soldier

• A very rich man in Babylon

• A humble servant

Besides being wealthy, what else was Arkad known for?

• His strictness

• His artistic talent

• His generosity

• His shyness

Why did Arkad's old friends come to visit him?

• To ask for his help with a problem

• To celebrate a holiday with him

• To understand why he was rich while they were poor

• To offer him a new job

What did Arkad's friends feel about his wealth compared to their own situation?

• They were happy for his success.

• They believed they were equally deserving of a good life.

• They thought he had worked much harder than them.

• They wanted to learn his secrets immediately.

According to Arkad, what is the main reason his friends hadn't become wealthy?

• They were unlucky.

• They didn't have good jobs.

• They hadn't learned or followed the rules for building wealth.

• They spent all their money on their families.

What does Arkad call 'Fickle Fate'?

• A kind provider

• A helpful friend

• A vicious goddess bringing no lasting good

• A fair judge of character

What are some negative outcomes Arkad describes for those who receive unearned gold?

• They become wise and careful with their money.

• They always share it generously with others.

• They might become wasteful spenders or fearful hoarders.

• They use it to build temples and help the gods.

What did Arkad realize about wealth when he was young?

• It made people unhappy.

• It had no real power.

• It could make good things even better.

• It was impossible for him to achieve.

What did Arkad decide he would do regarding the good things in life?

• He would watch others enjoy them from a distance.

• He would be content with very little.

• He would try to get his share of them.

• He would focus only on spiritual matters.

What did Arkad realize about time and his friends?

• His friends had used their time wisely.

• Only rich people had enough time.

• His friends had let enough time pass to become wealthy.

• Time was not important for becoming wealthy.