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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. From the arguments of this group we are able to divine the truth.
(a) Priests.
(b) Children.
(c) Knaves.
(d) Liars.

6. If you should wish a long life to a ______, you will wish him no good.
(a) Priest.
(b) Fool.
(c) Criminal.
(d) Miser.

7. Who is a person known to deceive more than any other?
(a) Self.
(b) Father.
(c) God.
(d) Mother.

8. One must always consider three things: Where you came from, where you are going, and _____________.
(a) To whom you must account.
(b) Where you will go tomorrow.
(c) How you will get where you are going.
(d) To whom you owe the most.

9. Franklin says that two things always worry their keepers. The two things are kings and ____.
(a) Women.
(b) Bears.
(c) Tigers.
(d) Fools.

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

11. To be intimate with a foolish friend is like going to bed with a what?
(a) Raccoon.
(b) Knife.
(c) Razor.
(d) Bulldog.

12. It is important for a man to remember that he should not dwell with whom?
(a) Commoners.
(b) Self.
(c) Servant.
(d) Enemies.

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

14. If a person is willing to be ____, he will be able to have whatever he wants.
(a) Determined.
(b) Foolhardy.
(c) Patient.
(d) Persistent.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Someone who is content with his lot in life can also be referred to as being __________.

2. Where should you look when you speak to a man?

3. What is the end to this famous saying: To err is human, to forgive is divine, to persist is __________.

4. A child and a prince will always quarrel over trifles. What are trifles?

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

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