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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What well known learning institution was founded by Franklin?
(a) University of Pennsylvania.
(b) Brown.
(c) William and Mary.
(d) Harvard.

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

3. The fools that are most troublesome are the ones that possess which of the following?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Power.
(d) Wit.

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

5. If one loves life then one should be careful not to squander what?
(a) Time.
(b) Blood.
(c) Love.
(d) Books.

6. All things are difficult to those that practice what?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Apathy.
(d) Sloth.

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

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

9. In Franklin's opinion, what is the last organ to stop when a woman dies?
(a) Kidneys.
(b) Tongue.
(c) Mind.
(d) Heart.

10. What is its own defense?
(a) Godliness.
(b) Silence.
(c) Innocence.
(d) Truth.

11. Pride in the way one dresses is sure to become what?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Burdensome.
(c) An empty curse.
(d) Vain.

12. What is the name of the person who brags that she is beauty?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Bess.
(c) Eleanor.
(d) Bridget.

13. In the old days, it was said that time does what to all things?
(a) Forgets.
(b) Cloud.
(c) Eat.
(d) Heals.

14. A bad commentator is known to spoil even the best ____________.
(a) News.
(b) Predictions.
(c) Sporting events.
(d) Books.

15. What adjective is used to describe all types of blood?
(a) Red.
(b) Necessary.
(c) Worthy.
(d) Ancient.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a "clodpate?"

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

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

4. What word is used to describe a stubborn and obstinate person?

5. What type of man does not have good neighbors?

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