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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. When something begins in anger, it is bound to end in what?
(a) Anger.
(b) Remorse.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Shame.

2. What should you leave behind come the new year?
(a) Sorrow.
(b) Greed.
(c) Bad habits.
(d) Almanack.

3. If a man truly wants to be recognized, he should be judged by what?
(a) Actions.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Faith.
(d) Words.

4. At the end of the almanack, Richard lists how many virtues and suggestions?
(a) 17.
(b) 13.
(c) 23.
(d) 31.

5. What two words does Franklin use to describe himself?
(a) Poor and lame.
(b) Fat and bald.
(c) Patriotic and forthright.
(d) Old and wise.

Short Answer Questions

1. If you trust someone with your secrets, it is the same as selling him your _______________.

2. From the arguments of this group we are able to divine the truth.

3. One must always consider three things: Where you came from, where you are going, and _____________.

4. If you know of a really good subject, you are more likely to do what?

5. What is a groat?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What proverb relates to the thought of "absence makes the heart grow fonder"?

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

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

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