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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What industry did Franklin apprentice in at first?

2. In the old days, it was said that time does what to all things?

3. In Franklin's opinion, what is the last organ to stop when a man dies?

4. For what item did Homer have to beg?

5. What is a "clodpate?"

Short Essay Questions

1. How does one tend to treat another differently when there is wealth involved?

2. It is strongly advised for one to pay heed to which proverb dealing with faults?

3. How is a lie different than the truth in its steadfastness?

4. Franklin scolds people with lazy bones. What is the admonishment?

5. What is the author's opinion on self control and even temperament?

6. Franklin's first quote about lawyers uses a metaphor that has to do with what animals and what activity? How does Franklin feel about lawyers?

7. What is the wisdom contained on Page 7 regarding the way a man eats?

8. Franklin expresses his opinion throughout about the sharpness of a woman's tongue. How does it compare to a man's heart?

9. What is the nature of sin? According to Franklin, why is it forbidden?

10. What does the author advise his readers against in regards to overlooking the small things in life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Franklin makes references to letters and mail in the almanack. It is also shared that Franklin had a great deal to do with the development of the United States Post Office. Research and write a 1000 word essay on the post office and Franklin's involvement. Who is responsible for creating the post office? Was it an elected or appointed job? How is the post office different today than it was in Franklin's day? What services are supplied at the post office today that were not offered in Franklin's day?

Essay Topic 2

Franklin takes after classic parables by presenting stories, poems, or rhymes in corner to impact wisdom or a moral view. Do you think these references were influenced more by the Bible or traditional folk lore? How many do you think were created by Franklin? Choose at least three from the almanack. Examine each story and determine the point and moral of each story. Write your own stories using unique characters that encompass the same values and/or morals.

Essay Topic 3

Franklin was very vocal on the topic of humility. Why do you think that is? Were Franklin's views on humility due to religious and moral beliefs, personal circumstances, or the way he was raised? How did Franklin's family affect his moral standing? Were all members of the family Quaker? How were they involved in Franklin's professional careers?

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