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

2. What will help a man to become profound?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Age.
(d) Meditation.

3. Who is accused of having vanity as a pain?
(a) Richard.
(b) George.
(c) Tom.
(d) William.

4. It is important for a man to remember that he should not dwell with whom?
(a) Commoners.
(b) Enemies.
(c) Self.
(d) Servant.

5. If one wishes to prolong his or her life, what is the best advice?
(a) Sleep soundly.
(b) Eat less.
(c) Live with a clear conscience.
(d) Pray more.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where should you look when a man speaks to you?

2. When you try to talk to another person you should try to talk about what interests them not about what?

3. A man is considered to be powerful is he is able to manage what?

4. According to Franklin, youth is both pert and ___________.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are some of the thirteen virtues listed by Franklin at the end of the book?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is the consequence of not punishing those who have committed a wrong?

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

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

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