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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. An undutiful daughter will surely make what kind of wife?
(a) Undutiful.
(b) Insufficient.
(c) Unmanageable.
(d) Unwelcome.

2. In what language does Mr. Fog speak?
(a) Dutch.
(b) Italian.
(c) French.
(d) Greek.

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

4. A man who experiences passion rides what kind of a horse?
(a) Mad.
(b) Willful.
(c) Lame.
(d) Spirited.

5. What industry did Franklin apprentice in at first?
(a) Library science.
(b) Printing.
(c) Postal service.
(d) Dock worker.

Short Answer Questions

1. Every man may be able to boast about his honesty, but few men can boast about what?

2. What is a "clodpate?"

3. One should not fear death. The sooner one dies, the sooner he will be ___________.

4. What great Biblical character is referred to in regards to slaying thousands?

5. One who dresses well will soon find that he is no longer _______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Franklin shares a short rhymed poem regarding three entities. What are the entities and how are they compared?

3. What is Franklin's opinion on meddlers? What is the reason for this opinion?

4. Franklin has many views regarding the value and length of a person's life. What does the author say?

5. Franklin expresses his opinion throughout about the sharpness of a woman's tongue. How does it compare to a man's heart?

6. What do the proverbs say about education and its usefulness?

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

8. What are the things that will lead a person to realize fortune or wealth?

9. Why has the almanack been able to stand the test of time?

10. How can one live a peaceful existence?

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