Poor Richard's Almanack Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 93 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Poor Richard's Almanack Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 93 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section Two Through Page 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, when kept, will ensure that one can also keep one's friends?
(a) Tongue.
(b) Temper.
(c) Promises.
(d) Word.

2. According to Franklin it is not the large things that wreak havoc. Instead, what is more likely to sink a ship?
(a) A faulty captain.
(b) Tear in the sail.
(c) Small leak.
(d) Loose lips.

3. Which is not listed as one of the things that a man grows tired of after three days?
(a) Guest.
(b) Wench.
(c) Rainy weather.
(d) Family members.

4. After crosses and losses, men tend to become which of the following?
(a) Stealthy and quiet.
(b) Humbler and wiser.
(c) Forthright and honest.
(d) Holy and silent.

5. What word is used to describe a stubborn and obstinate person?
(a) Blockhead.
(b) Overzealous.
(c) Boastful.
(d) Windbag.

Short Answer Questions

1. What one thing is said to be the root of evil as well as the cause of a dull brain?

2. In the old days, it was said that time does what to all things?

3. Franklin believes that which of the following is all but useless?

4. Which is not among the things that will lead to a man's fortune?

5. What type of man does not have good neighbors?

(see the answer key)

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