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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 almost always has a reason, even if it is not a good one?
(a) Foolishness.
(b) Envy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Remorse.

2. What is the one thing that dares not enter a working man's house?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Cold.
(c) Pestilence.
(d) Illness.

3. In what city was Benjamin Franklin born?
(a) Paris.
(b) Boston.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) London.

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

5. Franklin believes that which of the following is all but useless?
(a) Strength.
(b) Heart.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Riches.

Short Answer Questions

1. One should take a lot of time and much care when choosing _____________.

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

3. Franklin stated that while one's pride increases, which of the following declines?

4. If one loves life then one should be careful not to squander what?

5. To what does Franklin compare to a shadow in the sun?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was responsible for writing and compiling POOR RICHARD'S ALMANACK? Who was the true author?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What popular modern saying about men and their toys is covered by Franklin on Page 32?

8. Give at least one example in which God works in mysterious and wonderful ways.

9. According to Franklin, what should people be most focused on in their lives?

10. What is the author's opinion on self control and even temperament?

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