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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) Umbrella.
(c) Coat.
(d) Care.

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

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

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

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

6. Shame should never come into play regarding what in a person's life?
(a) Education.
(b) Honor.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Background.

7. What will help a man to become profound?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Age.

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

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

10. The author advises against doing something if one would be ashamed to be caught. Which saying is the most similar to the proverb?
(a) Judge ye not lest ye be judged.
(b) Loose lips sink ships.
(c) Act as if God is watching.
(d) If you can't do the time, don't do the crime.

11. People tend to not realize the worth of something until it is what?
(a) Taken away.
(b) Past.
(c) Gone.
(d) Broken.

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

13. What should you do when confronted with small faults?
(a) Ignore them.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Wink.
(d) Turn your head.

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

15. 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) Eyes.
(c) Property.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. If you should wish a long life to a ______, you will wish him no good.

2. If a man truly wants to be recognized, he should be judged by what?

3. Which relative should you visit often but not at night?

4. Although it may be hard to be poor, Franklin also says that it is ____________.

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

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