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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. If a person is willing to be ____, he will be able to have whatever he wants.
(a) Foolhardy.
(b) Patient.
(c) Persistent.
(d) Determined.

2. "You may delay, but time will not" is most similar to which saying?
(a) Haste makes waste.
(b) Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
(c) A stitch in time saves nine.
(d) Time waits for no man.

3. Although virtue may not make one handsome, which of the following with surely make one ugly?
(a) Envy.
(b) Laziness.
(c) Resentment.
(d) Vice.

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

5. One must always consider three things: Where you came from, where you are going, and _____________.
(a) To whom you owe the most.
(b) Where you will go tomorrow.
(c) To whom you must account.
(d) How you will get where you are going.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What two words does Franklin use to describe himself?

3. People tend to not realize the worth of something until it is what?

4. When something begins in anger, it is bound to end in what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Franklin have to say about a discontented man?

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

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

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

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