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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Franklin believes that age is ____ and doubting.
(a) Modest.
(b) Confused.
(c) Meek.
(d) Mature.

6. The author believes that if pride dines upon vanity, it sups on _____________.
(a) Sweetness.
(b) Contempt.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Vanity.

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

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

9. If you know of a really good subject, you are more likely to do what?
(a) Talk too much.
(b) Ignore others.
(c) Study a lot.
(d) Be prideful.

10. There is an ancient tale about an object that is able to turn lead into what?
(a) Gold.
(b) An army.
(c) Silver.
(d) Weapons.

11. What is the end to this famous saying: To err is human, to forgive is divine, to persist is __________.
(a) Stupid.
(b) Foolish.
(c) Devilish.
(d) Obstinent.

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

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

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

15. The saying about being unknown when one is down and out and known when things are good refers to which of the following?
(a) Greedy people.
(b) Fair weather friends.
(c) Foolish neighbors.
(d) Selfish relatives.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two things may possibly be exclusive?

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

3. Which relative should you visit often, but not every day?

4. It is smartest to keep one's eyes completely open before what?

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

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