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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. If one eats few suppers, one will have less need for which of the following?

2. What will offer solace from a short sleep?

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

4. What is the name of the person who brags that she is beauty?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. According to Franklin, what should people be most focused on in their lives?

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

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

7. What part of the almanack may be difficult for people of today to understand?

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

9. Franklin has many views regarding the value and length of a person's life. What does the author say?

10. How does Franklin feel about being of service to God in one's life?

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

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

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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