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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. People often wish for something but never give thought to what?
(a) Consequences.
(b) Downside.
(c) Greed.
(d) Reality.

2. A person who can conquer ____ is thought to have strength.
(a) Bad habits.
(b) Enemies.
(c) Temper.
(d) Desire.

3. Someone who is content with his lot in life can also be referred to as being __________.
(a) Fortunate.
(b) Rich.
(c) Foolish.
(d) Wise.

4. Where should you look when you speak to a man?
(a) Heart.
(b) Nose.
(c) Eyes.
(d) Mouth.

5. From the arguments of this group we are able to divine the truth.
(a) Children.
(b) Knaves.
(c) Liars.
(d) Priests.

Short Answer Questions

1. If you should wish a long life to a ______, you will wish him no good.

2. What should you leave behind come the new year?

3. What is one thing that a mother would never exchange?

4. Although virtue may not make one handsome, which of the following with surely make one ugly?

5. Which relative should you visit often but not at night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the things referenced in two sayings about altering one's character for the worse?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is the story used about education versus common sense in regards to Tim?

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