The meaning embedded in this test is that spending money is the best test of a person's character, and instead of giving him thirty billion dollars and then being built up, it's better to give a billion first to see if it's worth it. You can't test a person by making money, so let's test people by spending money. Toward the end, he says, "I've never been proud of the legacy I've gotten, but proud to be a goalie." It's idealized, but it holds up, stands up, and fits the moral of the story. A small touch permeates with it.