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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, when kept, will ensure that one can also keep one's friends?
(a) Promises.
(b) Tongue.
(c) Temper.
(d) Word.

2. When talking about the forbearance of a traveler, which animal is not mentioned?
(a) Deer.
(b) Ass.
(c) Goat.
(d) Hog.

3. For what item did Homer have to beg?
(a) Respect.
(b) Water.
(c) Truth.
(d) Bread.

4. What precious metal is referred to by Franklin in this section?
(a) Titanium.
(b) Mercury.
(c) Gold.
(d) Silver.

5. Who/what is the namesake of the above woman?
(a) Flower.
(b) Greek goddess.
(c) Bird.
(d) Puppy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pride in the way one dresses is sure to become what?

2. In what year was Franklin born?

3. In several sayings, Franklin warns against calculating your future before it happens. What saying most closely compares to that thought?

4. An undutiful daughter will surely make what kind of wife?

5. Which of the following items is something that cannot stand upright on its own?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is a lie different than the truth in its steadfastness?

2. How does one tend to treat another differently when there is wealth involved?

3. Who is Mr. Fogg? How does Franklin create a pun to illustrate a point?

4. What is the moral of the story behind the tale of the now-famous poet and philosopher?

5. What does the author advise his readers against in regards to overlooking the small things in life?

6. When was the original almanack published?

7. How does Franklin feel about being of service to God in one's life?

8. It is strongly advised for one to pay heed to which proverb dealing with faults?

9. What is the nature of sin? According to Franklin, why is it forbidden?

10. Give at least two examples of Franklin's advice regarding money.

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