Poor Richard's Almanack Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 93 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Poor Richard's Almanack Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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 Four Through Page 77.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin uses what object to illustrate that everything has its specific use?
(a) Handsaw.
(b) Horse.
(c) Boot.
(d) Hammer.

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

3. Franklin believes that which of the following is all but useless?
(a) Heart.
(b) Riches.
(c) Strength.
(d) Beauty.

4. Who/what is the namesake of the above woman?
(a) Puppy.
(b) Bird.
(c) Greek goddess.
(d) Flower.

5. "You may delay, but time will not" is most similar to which saying?
(a) A stitch in time saves nine.
(b) Time waits for no man.
(c) Haste makes waste.
(d) Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

Short Answer Questions

1. One who dresses well will soon find that he is no longer _______________.

2. The first proverb refers to what kind of money?

3. In Franklin's opinion, what is the last organ to stop when a woman dies?

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

5. A child and a prince will always quarrel over trifles. What are trifles?

(see the answer key)

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