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. A child and a prince will always quarrel over trifles. What are trifles?
(a) Pets.
(b) Small things.
(c) Candies.
(d) Toys.

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

3. Franklin stated that while one's pride increases, which of the following declines?
(a) Virtue.
(b) Humility.
(c) Fortune.
(d) Industriousness.

4. What industry did Franklin apprentice in at first?
(a) Library science.
(b) Dock worker.
(c) Postal service.
(d) Printing.

5. To be intimate with a foolish friend is like going to bed with a what?
(a) Razor.
(b) Knife.
(c) Raccoon.
(d) Bulldog.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many men have been ruined by what?

2. What is another name for someone who is considered to be lazy?

3. What well known learning institution was founded by Franklin?

4. What is the best way to serve God according to Franklin?

5. Although it may be hard to be poor, Franklin also says that it is ____________.

(see the answer key)

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