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

2. If you should wish a long life to a ______, you will wish him no good.
(a) Fool.
(b) Criminal.
(c) Miser.
(d) Priest.

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

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

5. People tend to not realize the worth of something until it is what?
(a) Broken.
(b) Taken away.
(c) Past.
(d) Gone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which relative should you visit often, but not every day?

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

3. The author wonders why the wife of a blind man would use what?

4. One is bound to learn from things that have caused _________.

5. According to Franklin, what is the first vice?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is the prevailing thought about a person's background and shame?

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

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

6. What are creditors known for the most?

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

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

9. What are Franklin's views regarding observation before and after marriage?

10. What is the author's opinion on finding honor in one's family?

(see the answer keys)

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