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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. What two items do not make a good meal combination?
(a) Fish and dairy.
(b) Liver and onions.
(c) Meat and potatoes.
(d) Fruit and grain.

2. Franklin believes that a quiet ______ sleeps in thunder.
(a) Child.
(b) Heart.
(c) Conscience.
(d) Mind.

3. A light purse is considered to be which of the following?
(a) Not a sin.
(b) A heavy curse.
(c) A real pity.
(d) Nothing worse.

4. To what does Franklin compare to a shadow in the sun?
(a) False friend.
(b) Skittish animals.
(c) Fair weather.
(d) Servants.

5. In what city was Benjamin Franklin born?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) Paris.
(c) Boston.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Franklin's opinion, what is the last organ to stop when a man dies?

2. Franklin believes that an innocent ______ is more worthy than a vicious prince.

3. The first proverb refers to what kind of money?

4. What will offer solace from a short sleep?

5. When talking about the forbearance of a traveler, which animal is not mentioned?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Franklin feel about being of service to God in one's life?

2. How can one live a peaceful existence?

3. What famous poet and philosopher is paid homage by Franklin? What was the poet known for posthumously?

4. Who is Mr. Fogg? How does Franklin create a pun to illustrate a point?

5. Give at least two examples of Franklin's advice regarding money.

6. What is Franklin's moral advice on placing oneself above others?

7. Franklin shares a short rhymed poem regarding three entities. What are the entities and how are they compared?

8. How does one tend to treat another differently when there is wealth involved?

9. What is the wisdom contained on Page 7 regarding the way a man eats?

10. What does Franklin have to say about starting a new year?

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