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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 word is used to describe something that happens after one dies?
(a) Mort.
(b) Carpe diem.
(c) Ante posterus.
(d) Posthumous.

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

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

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

5. Franklin says that two things always worry their keepers. The two things are kings and ____.
(a) Fools.
(b) Bears.
(c) Women.
(d) Tigers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the object of which the ancient tale speaks?

2. Which two things are considered to be the practice of fools?

3. What are two of the oldest companions to man?

4. What is a "clodpate?"

5. According to the text, a woman will sober up after what occasion?

(see the answer key)

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