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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. One who dresses well will soon find that he is no longer _______________.

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

3. If one does what he knows he should do, it will be easy to live with which of the following?

4. Franklin believes that an innocent ______ is more worthy than a vicious prince.

5. Franklin takes great care to discuss the anatomy of which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Franklin's moral advice on placing oneself above others?

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

7. What is the advice given by Franklin regarding the making and keeping of promises?

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

9. What do the proverbs say about education and its usefulness?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Franklin likes to talk about being industrious. The author clearly believes this as he showed a great deal of industriousness throughout his life. Make a list of all of Franklin's inventions. Choose at least five and write an essay on each. Which was the most difficult to invent? Why? Which was the most important? Which are still in use today? Which do you use on a regular basis?

Essay Topic 2

Although Franklin was quite vocal about being honest, he also made it clear that one should not give away too much information about one's life, career, and debt. One should also avoid prying into the lives of friends and neighbors in the same area. Cite at least five proverbs in which Franklin makes this point. If one does share sensitive information, what can ensure that it will be kept? What kind of information do you think should be kept private? Who do you share secrets with most often?

Essay Topic 3

It is said that Franklin was a compiler of old proverbs and did not write them all as some are led to believe. Research at least one section of proverbs to find out which ones were compiled and which ones originated with Franklin. Also compare the proverbs that are repetitive to see if Franklin simply adapted old sayings for his use. Write out a list of those proverbs in each category.

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