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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section Three Through Page 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What precious metal is referred to by Franklin in this section?
(a) Silver.
(b) Gold.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Titanium.

2. What almost always has a reason, even if it is not a good one?
(a) Anger.
(b) Envy.
(c) Foolishness.
(d) Remorse.

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

4. The same feeling may be felt upon the loss of who/what?
(a) Friend.
(b) Life.
(c) Youth.
(d) Pet.

5. What is the best way to serve God according to Franklin?
(a) Virtue.
(b) Righteousness.
(c) Service.
(d) Humility.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who/what will not allow a new error or a new truth?

2. Franklin says that two things always worry their keepers. The two things are kings and ____.

3. What famous poet is referred to in this section?

4. The author believes that if pride dines upon vanity, it sups on _____________.

5. Franklin stated that while one's pride increases, which of the following declines?

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