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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What herb is known to cure all diseases?
(a) Time.
(b) Rosemary.
(c) Garlic.
(d) Peppermint.

2. The benefits in one's life should be written in what?
(a) Marble.
(b) Gold.
(c) Water.
(d) Sand.

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

4. What should you leave behind come the new year?
(a) Bad habits.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Almanack.
(d) Greed.

5. Where there is hunger, it is likely that _____ will not be regarded.
(a) Thirst.
(b) Sunshine.
(c) Law.
(d) Ownership.

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

7. When you try to talk to another person you should try to talk about what interests them not about what?
(a) What interests you.
(b) Truth.
(c) Liberty.
(d) Reason.

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

9. What type of tree might be weak but still has a good purpose?
(a) Willow.
(b) Pine.
(c) Yew.
(d) Spruce.

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

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

12. What is a faggot?
(a) Someone who is gay.
(b) A group of dogs.
(c) Bundle of sticks.
(d) A small worm.

13. Even though the day might be fair, you should always remember to take a/n __________.
(a) Umbrella.
(b) Care.
(c) Coat.
(d) Carriage.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two things are considered to be the practice of fools?

2. When something begins in anger, it is bound to end in what?

3. The saying about being unknown when one is down and out and known when things are good refers to which of the following?

4. Franklin believes that age is ____ and doubting.

5. Those who are ignorant should not be ashamed. It is those who are _____ that should be ashamed.

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