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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. From what physical ailment did the man suffer?
(a) Deafness.
(b) Polio.
(c) Diptheria.
(d) Blindness.

2. Which is not one of the three things that can never be properly mended after being broken?
(a) China.
(b) Glass.
(c) Will.
(d) Reputation.

3. Although the tongue is the one that causes all of the trouble, who/what is bound to get the punishment?
(a) Donkey.
(b) Wife.
(c) Ears.
(d) Children.

4. What did Jack eat?
(a) Pride.
(b) Bread.
(c) Crow.
(d) Cheese.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. One is bound to learn from things that have caused _________.

3. Franklin takes great care to discuss the anatomy of which of the following?

4. Having an egg today is better than having what tomorrow?

5. Which of the following did Franklin consider to be the most important virtue?

(see the answer key)

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