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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the almanack, Richard lists how many virtues and suggestions?
(a) 17.
(b) 13.
(c) 31.
(d) 23.

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

3. It is important for a man to remember that he should not dwell with whom?
(a) Enemies.
(b) Servant.
(c) Commoners.
(d) Self.

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

5. Whoever knows a fool is also sure to know the fool's ________________.
(a) Mind.
(b) Desires.
(c) Brother.
(d) Father.

6. If one wishes to prolong his or her life, what is the best advice?
(a) Pray more.
(b) Live with a clear conscience.
(c) Sleep soundly.
(d) Eat less.

7. According to Franklin, what is the first vice?
(a) Fear.
(b) Debt.
(c) Lying.
(d) Gossip.

8. Which relative should you visit often, but not every day?
(a) Aunt.
(b) Uncle.
(c) Father.
(d) Brother.

9. Which relative should you visit often but not at night?
(a) Brother.
(b) Aunt.
(c) Father.
(d) Sister.

10. To be able to forgive and forget, it is best if injuries are written in what?
(a) Sand.
(b) Dust.
(c) Air.
(d) Pencil.

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

12. 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 avoid dealing with money.
(d) To have someone else present.

13. If a fox is asleep he will never be able to catch which of the following?
(a) Poultry.
(b) A cold.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Flower blossoms.

14. If a man got at least half of everything he wished for, what he would end up with would be ___________.
(a) Boredom.
(b) Remorse.
(c) More want.
(d) Trouble.

15. If you trust someone with your secrets, it is the same as selling him your _______________.
(a) Trust.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Life.
(d) Soul.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where there is hunger, it is likely that _____ will not be regarded.

3. What will help a man to become profound?

4. What two things may possibly be exclusive?

5. Who is a person known to deceive more than any other?

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