Poor Richard's Almanack Quiz | One 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 | One 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 Three Through Page 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Virtue is to happiness as _____________.
(a) Father is to son.
(b) Temper is to remorse.
(c) Faith is to hope.
(d) Mother is to daughter.

2. Although it may be hard to be poor, Franklin also says that it is ____________.
(a) Unnecessary.
(b) Glorious.
(c) A fact of life.
(d) Shameful.

3. There is an ancient tale about an object that is able to turn lead into what?
(a) An army.
(b) Silver.
(c) Gold.
(d) Weapons.

4. Which is not among the things that will lead to a man's fortune?
(a) Perseverance.
(b) Industry.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Frugality.

5. What will offer solace from a short sleep?
(a) Ale.
(b) Grave.
(c) A long sleep.
(d) Prayer.

Short Answer Questions

1. A modern wit is considered to one of the fools belonging to whom?

2. The Franklins had a large family. What number child was Benjamin?

3. What is its own defense?

4. Every man may be able to boast about his honesty, but few men can boast about what?

5. What precious metal is referred to by Franklin in this section?

(see the answer key)

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