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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Those who are ignorant should not be ashamed. It is those who are _____ that should be ashamed.
(a) Untruthful.
(b) Uneducated.
(c) Stubborn.
(d) Unwilling to learn.

2. Who is a person known to deceive more than any other?
(a) Mother.
(b) God.
(c) Self.
(d) Father.

3. If you should wish a long life to a ______, you will wish him no good.
(a) Priest.
(b) Criminal.
(c) Miser.
(d) Fool.

4. What does Bis dat qui cito dat mean?
(a) He gives twice that gives soon.
(b) Twice is the man that honors his wife.
(c) Where two birds rest, one will escape.
(d) Two times will opportunity knock.

5. Franklin tells the reader to be careful of how you treat items belonging to man. Which of the following is not on the list?
(a) Religion.
(b) Credit.
(c) Eyes.
(d) Property.

6. A person who can conquer ____ is thought to have strength.
(a) Enemies.
(b) Desire.
(c) Temper.
(d) Bad habits.

7. Which two things are considered to be the practice of fools?
(a) Tricks and treachery.
(b) Greed and ignorance.
(c) Anger and envy.
(d) Sloth and avarice.

8. The author advises against doing something if one would be ashamed to be caught. Which saying is the most similar to the proverb?
(a) Judge ye not lest ye be judged.
(b) Loose lips sink ships.
(c) If you can't do the time, don't do the crime.
(d) Act as if God is watching.

9. Someone who is content with his lot in life can also be referred to as being __________.
(a) Wise.
(b) Fortunate.
(c) Rich.
(d) Foolish.

10. What should you do when confronted with small faults?
(a) Ignore them.
(b) Wink.
(c) Turn your head.
(d) Laugh.

11. Where should you look when you speak to a man?
(a) Mouth.
(b) Heart.
(c) Nose.
(d) Eyes.

12. Many men have been ruined by what?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Success.
(c) Rage.
(d) Too much drink.

13. What is the most important thing when making an agreement with a friend?
(a) To be fair and honest.
(b) To get it in writing.
(c) To have someone else present.
(d) To avoid dealing with money.

14. "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.

15. If a person is willing to be ____, he will be able to have whatever he wants.
(a) Determined.
(b) Persistent.
(c) Foolhardy.
(d) Patient.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin uses what object to illustrate that everything has its specific use?

2. Youth is compared to what vegetable?

3. When you try to talk to another person you should try to talk about what interests them not about what?

4. One may be seen as weak if he has courage but not ____________.

5. Even though the day might be fair, you should always remember to take a/n __________.

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