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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. While one strives to be at peace with one's neighbors, one should always strive to be at war with what?

2. A lean award is better than a fat what?

3. If one does what he knows he should do, it will be easy to live with which of the following?

4. When a person is thirty-years-old, what part of him is in the most control?

5. Which of the following items is something that cannot stand upright on its own?

Short Essay Questions

1. When was the original almanack published?

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

3. What is the advice given by Franklin regarding the making and keeping of promises?

4. What popular modern saying about men and their toys is covered by Franklin on Page 32?

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

6. What is the nature of sin? According to Franklin, why is it forbidden?

7. What do the proverbs say about education and its usefulness?

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

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

10. How can one live a peaceful existence?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It is said that Franklin was a compiler of old proverbs and did not write them all as some are led to believe. Research at least one section of proverbs to find out which ones were compiled and which ones originated with Franklin. Also compare the proverbs that are repetitive to see if Franklin simply adapted old sayings for his use. Write out a list of those proverbs in each category.

Essay Topic 2

Franklin makes references to letters and mail in the almanack. It is also shared that Franklin had a great deal to do with the development of the United States Post Office. Research and write a 1000 word essay on the post office and Franklin's involvement. Who is responsible for creating the post office? Was it an elected or appointed job? How is the post office different today than it was in Franklin's day? What services are supplied at the post office today that were not offered in Franklin's day?

Essay Topic 3

One must be careful not to be quick to judge others or point out their faults. Part of that theory can be related to pride or humility. It can also be related to the fact that many people find it much easier to point out the faults of others than to recognize and face their own. Why is it difficult to face one's own faults? What are some faults that you see in other as well as yourself? Are there any faults in you that can be deemed irreparable or unforgivable? If so, what? What are some ways in which you might begin to recognize and repair your own faults? How can you refrain from pointing out the faults of others?

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