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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. One is bound to learn from things that have caused _________.
(a) Hurt.
(b) Sorrow.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Headaches.

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

5. What is a faggot?
(a) A group of dogs.
(b) Bundle of sticks.
(c) A small worm.
(d) Someone who is gay.

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

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

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

9. People will tend to flock to the place that has what?
(a) Plenty to eat.
(b) Freedom of speech.
(c) Great promise.
(d) Good laws.

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

11. What is the object of which the ancient tale speaks?
(a) Philosopher's Stone.
(b) Oracle.
(c) Fountain of Youth.
(d) Rumpelstiltskin.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. If a fox is asleep he will never be able to catch which of the following?

2. "You may delay, but time will not" is most similar to which saying?

3. What has one achieved when he lets go of the bridle and falls off the horse?

4. What is a groat?

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

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