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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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.

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

4. Which character is always seen as being on horseback but never moving forward?
(a) St. George.
(b) The emperor.
(c) One's temper.
(d) St. Paul.

5. If a man truly wants to be recognized, he should be judged by what?
(a) Actions.
(b) Faith.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Words.

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

7. A child and a prince will always quarrel over trifles. What are trifles?
(a) Toys.
(b) Pets.
(c) Candies.
(d) Small things.

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

9. What animal is mentioned in the story of the farmer, the judge, and an animal's death?
(a) Goat.
(b) Cow.
(c) Pig.
(d) Horse.

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

11. What is one thing that a mother would never exchange?
(a) Experience.
(b) Love.
(c) Husband.
(d) Baby.

12. What two things may possibly be exclusive?
(a) Faith and religion.
(b) Foe and folly.
(c) Bread and water.
(d) Love and marriage.

13. What has one achieved when he lets go of the bridle and falls off the horse?
(a) Power.
(b) Land.
(c) Prosperity.
(d) Wealth.

14. Franklin says that there are many more old fools in this world than there are what?
(a) Wise men.
(b) Patriots.
(c) Educators.
(d) Doctors.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a faggot?

2. If one wishes to prolong his or her life, what is the best advice?

3. What is a groat?

4. If you know of a really good subject, you are more likely to do what?

5. What does Bis dat qui cito dat mean?

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