Poor Richard's Almanack Test | Final Test - Easy

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Poor Richard's Almanack Test | Final Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is accused of having vanity as a pain?
(a) George.
(b) Tom.
(c) Richard.
(d) William.

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

3. Although virtue may not make one handsome, which of the following with surely make one ugly?
(a) Resentment.
(b) Envy.
(c) Laziness.
(d) Vice.

4. 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) Credit.
(b) Property.
(c) Eyes.
(d) Religion.

5. According to Franklin, what is the second vice?
(a) Lying.
(b) Fear.
(c) Dishonor.
(d) Debt.

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

7. What two words does Franklin use to describe himself?
(a) Old and wise.
(b) Patriotic and forthright.
(c) Poor and lame.
(d) Fat and bald.

8. One may be seen as weak if he has courage but not ____________.
(a) Determination.
(b) Justice.
(c) Persistence.
(d) Truth.

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

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

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

12. When should a person go to bed if he wants to be healthy, wealthy and wise?
(a) Late.
(b) Noontime.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Early.

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

14. It is possible to give a man a place in office but it is not possible to give him what?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Discretion.
(c) Honor.
(d) Discernment.

15. A man will never be able to have gain or honor when dealing with whom?
(a) Villain.
(b) Neighbor.
(c) Fool.
(d) Friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are two of the oldest companions to man?

2. The author advises against doing something if one would be ashamed to be caught. Which saying is the most similar to the proverb?

3. What will help a man to become profound?

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

5. People tend to not realize the worth of something until it is what?

(see the answer keys)

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