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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. According to Franklin, what is the second vice?
(a) Lying.
(b) Fear.
(c) Debt.
(d) Dishonor.
2. Shame should never come into play regarding what in a person's life?
(a) Background.
(b) Honor.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Education.
3. It is possible to give a man a place in office but it is not possible to give him what?
(a) Discernment.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Discretion.
(d) Honor.
4. When you try to talk to another person you should try to talk about what interests them not about what?
(a) Liberty.
(b) What interests you.
(c) Truth.
(d) Reason.
5. Which character is always seen as being on horseback but never moving forward?
(a) The emperor.
(b) St. George.
(c) St. Paul.
(d) One's temper.
Short Answer Questions
1. The author believes that if pride dines upon vanity, it sups on _____________.
2. Franklin says that there are many more old fools in this world than there are what?
3. "You may delay, but time will not" is most similar to which saying?
4. To be intimate with a foolish friend is like going to bed with a what?
5. If you trust someone with your secrets, it is the same as selling him your _______________.
Short Essay Questions
1. What are some of the thirteen virtues listed by Franklin at the end of the book?
2. What is the consequence of not punishing those who have committed a wrong?
3. How does Franklin describe becoming a complete and worthy man? What attributes to that goal?
4. What is the author's opinion on finding honor in one's family?
5. What is one of the qualities that helps a man be wise?
6. What are creditors known for the most?
7. What are the things referenced in two sayings about altering one's character for the worse?
8. What does Franklin have to say about a discontented man?
9. What is the prevailing thought about a person's background and shame?
10. What are Franklin's views regarding observation before and after marriage?
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