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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 type of tree might be weak but still has a good purpose?
(a) Pine.
(b) Yew.
(c) Willow.
(d) Spruce.

2. What is a groat?
(a) Animal.
(b) Sickness.
(c) Fool.
(d) Coin.

3. What is a faggot?
(a) A group of dogs.
(b) Bundle of sticks.
(c) A small worm.
(d) Someone who is gay.

4. What should you do when confronted with small faults?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Wink.
(c) Turn your head.
(d) Ignore them.

5. When should a person go to bed if he wants to be healthy, wealthy and wise?
(a) Early.
(b) Noontime.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Late.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin believes that age is ____ and doubting.

2. Even though the day might be fair, you should always remember to take a/n __________.

3. Many men have been ruined by what?

4. The saying about being unknown when one is down and out and known when things are good refers to which of the following?

5. What does Bis dat qui cito dat mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the most common way in which a man will deal with his faults?

2. How does Franklin describe becoming a complete and worthy man? What attributes to that goal?

3. Who is Bridget Saunders? How is she described by Franklin?

4. What are some of the characteristics of a rich man?

5. What is the worst hope one can have for a miser?

6. How do possessions and the afterlife relate according to this section?

7. How does Richard describe himself? What is his advice?

8. What is one of the most important things that cannot be completely repaired after it is broken?

9. What should one know about the extent of his cleverness?

10. How can a person judge the true character of another?

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