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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 group of people will most likely go through life without just rewards?

2. One should not fear death. The sooner one dies, the sooner he will be ___________.

3. A light purse is considered to be which of the following?

4. A bad commentator is known to spoil even the best ____________.

5. Which is not among the things that will lead to a man's fortune?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was responsible for writing and compiling POOR RICHARD'S ALMANACK? Who was the true author?

2. Who is Mr. Fogg? How does Franklin create a pun to illustrate a point?

3. How can one live a peaceful existence?

4. Give at least two examples of Franklin's advice regarding money.

5. What are the things that will lead a person to realize fortune or wealth?

6. What is Franklin's opinion on meddlers? What is the reason for this opinion?

7. What does Franklin have to say about starting a new year?

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

9. Why has the almanack been able to stand the test of time?

10. What exactly is the almanack and what does it contain?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Franklin is closely tied to Boston and Philadelphia, as mentioned in the text. Compare and contrast the two cities, both in Colonial times and today.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

People crave structure and discipline as a general rule. Franklin says that people will flock to places where there are good laws. What is meant by that statement? Who decides what should become law? What is the definition of a "good" law? Why does Franklin say, "Where there's no law, there's no bread?" How does that statement relate to "Where there is hunger, law is not regarded; and where law is not regarded, there will be hunger?" Does either statement refer to communism or a society providing for its own; or do the statements refer to theft? Explain.

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