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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. A modern wit is considered to one of the fools belonging to whom?
(a) Samson.
(b) David.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Abraham.
2. Who/what is the namesake of the above woman?
(a) Puppy.
(b) Flower.
(c) Bird.
(d) Greek goddess.
3. What well known learning institution was founded by Franklin?
(a) Harvard.
(b) University of Pennsylvania.
(c) William and Mary.
(d) Brown.
4. Franklin stated that while one's pride increases, which of the following declines?
(a) Fortune.
(b) Industriousness.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Humility.
5. In Franklin's opinion, what is the last organ to stop when a man dies?
(a) Mind.
(b) Lungs.
(c) Liver.
(d) Heart.
Short Answer Questions
1. What, along with visitors, will stink after three days?
2. In what city was Benjamin Franklin born?
3. Franklin says that eyes, along with this, bear no jests. What will bear no jest?
4. Which of the following did Franklin consider to be the most important virtue?
5. Franklin mentions three things should not be taken by candlelight. Which is not one of the three?
Short Essay Questions
1. Franklin expresses his opinion throughout about the sharpness of a woman's tongue. How does it compare to a man's heart?
2. What does the author advise his readers against in regards to overlooking the small things in life?
3. Franklin has many views regarding the value and length of a person's life. What does the author say?
4. How is a lie different than the truth in its steadfastness?
5. What is the advice given by Franklin regarding the making and keeping of promises?
6. What is Franklin's moral advice on placing oneself above others?
7. How does one tend to treat another differently when there is wealth involved?
8. Why has the almanack been able to stand the test of time?
9. Franklin scolds people with lazy bones. What is the admonishment?
10. What is the wisdom contained on Page 7 regarding the way a man eats?
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