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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author wonders why the wife of a blind man would use what?
(a) Glasses.
(b) Finery.
(c) Perfume.
(d) Paint.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. The benefits in one's life should be written in what?
(a) Marble.
(b) Gold.
(c) Sand.
(d) Water.

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

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

11. Franklin says that there are many more old fools in this world than there are what?
(a) Patriots.
(b) Educators.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Wise men.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a groat?

2. Many men have been ruined by what?

3. Which is not one of the three things that can never be properly mended after being broken?

4. What should you do when confronted with small faults?

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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