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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 industry did Franklin apprentice in at first?
(a) Library science.
(b) Printing.
(c) Postal service.
(d) Dock worker.
2. What group of people will most likely go through life without just rewards?
(a) Virtuous.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Artists.
(d) Priests.
3. If one loves life then one should be careful not to squander what?
(a) Time.
(b) Blood.
(c) Books.
(d) Love.
4. According to Franklin it is not the large things that wreak havoc. Instead, what is more likely to sink a ship?
(a) Loose lips.
(b) A faulty captain.
(c) Small leak.
(d) Tear in the sail.
5. The same feeling may be felt upon the loss of who/what?
(a) Life.
(b) Youth.
(c) Friend.
(d) Pet.
Short Answer Questions
1. What famous poet is referred to in this section?
2. An undutiful daughter will surely make what kind of wife?
3. Franklin says that a house without a woman or firelight is like a body without a soul or _____.
4. For what item did Homer have to beg?
5. What word is used to describe something that happens after one dies?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does the author advise his readers against in regards to overlooking the small things in life?
2. What is the moral of the story behind the tale of the now-famous poet and philosopher?
3. Franklin expresses his opinion throughout about the sharpness of a woman's tongue. How does it compare to a man's heart?
4. What popular modern saying about men and their toys is covered by Franklin on Page 32?
5. What exactly is the almanack and what does it contain?
6. How does one tend to treat another differently when there is wealth involved?
7. What part of the almanack may be difficult for people of today to understand?
8. Franklin has many views regarding the value and length of a person's life. What does the author say?
9. What is the advice given by Franklin regarding the making and keeping of promises?
10. What is the author's opinion on self control and even temperament?
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