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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Bis dat qui cito dat mean?
(a) He gives twice that gives soon.
(b) Two times will opportunity knock.
(c) Twice is the man that honors his wife.
(d) Where two birds rest, one will escape.

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

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

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

8. What are two of the oldest companions to man?
(a) Greed and want.
(b) Beauty and folly.
(c) Wish and sloth.
(d) Anger and covetousness.

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

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

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

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

13. Which is not one of the three things that can never be properly mended after being broken?
(a) Reputation.
(b) Will.
(c) China.
(d) Glass.

14. What herb is known to cure all diseases?
(a) Garlic.
(b) Time.
(c) Peppermint.
(d) Rosemary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When should a person go to bed if he wants to be healthy, wealthy and wise?

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

3. The saying about being unknown when one is down and out and known when things are good refers to which of the following?

4. Franklin believes that age is ____ and doubting.

5. A man will never be able to have gain or honor when dealing with whom?

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