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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. Although the tongue is the one that causes all of the trouble, who/what is bound to get the punishment?

2. What is a faggot?

3. "You may delay, but time will not" is most similar to which saying?

4. A child and a prince will always quarrel over trifles. What are trifles?

5. According to Franklin, what is the first vice?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do possessions and the afterlife relate according to this section?

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

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

4. What is the consequence of not punishing those who have committed a wrong?

5. Who is Bridget Saunders? How is she described by Franklin?

6. What are some of the things that can ruin a man's wealth?

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

8. What is one of the qualities that helps a man be wise?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Franklin had a lot to say about using one's time well. This thought appears in several different areas, from being industrious to making time for leisure and through to being outright lazy. Following are three of Franklin's many citations on the topic. Explain each. Also describe what Franklin meant by laziness and leisure. Compare and contrast the two items.

"Up, sluggard, and waste not life; in the grave will be sleeping enough."

"O Lazy-Bones! Dost thou think God would have given thee Arms and Legs, if he had not design'd thou should'st use them."

"A life of leisure and a life of laziness, are two things."

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