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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. Which character is always seen as being on horseback but never moving forward?
(a) St. Paul.
(b) One's temper.
(c) The emperor.
(d) St. George.

2. If a fox is asleep he will never be able to catch which of the following?
(a) Flower blossoms.
(b) A cold.
(c) Dinner.
(d) Poultry.

3. A man is considered to be powerful is he is able to manage what?
(a) Wife.
(b) Farm.
(c) Passions.
(d) Children.

4. One may be seen as weak if he has courage but not ____________.
(a) Persistence.
(b) Justice.
(c) Determination.
(d) Truth.

5. A child and a prince will always quarrel over trifles. What are trifles?
(a) Small things.
(b) Candies.
(c) Toys.
(d) Pets.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author advises against doing something if one would be ashamed to be caught. Which saying is the most similar to the proverb?

2. Someone who is content with his lot in life can also be referred to as being __________.

3. Which two things are considered to be the practice of fools?

4. Although it may be hard to be poor, Franklin also says that it is ____________.

5. "You may delay, but time will not" is most similar to which saying?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is said about being a know it all?

2. Why does Franklin believe that "early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise?"

3. What will happen when one is faced with reason but chooses to ignore it?

4. What is one of the qualities that helps a man be wise?

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

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

7. What is Poor Richard's view on satisfying desires?

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

9. What are some of the things that can ruin a man's wealth?

10. Name at least two of Franklin's warnings about food?

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