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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. It is important for a man to remember that he should not dwell with whom?

2. Who is a person known to deceive more than any other?

3. People often wish for something but never give thought to what?

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. Why does Franklin believe that "early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise?"

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

3. What is Poor Richard's view on satisfying desires?

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

5. What are some of the characteristics of a rich man?

6. What is one of the most important things that cannot be completely repaired after it is broken?

7. Name at least two of Franklin's warnings about food?

8. What is the author's view of political office as it relates to morals?

9. What are the things referenced in two sayings about altering one's character for the worse?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the creation and development of Richard Saunders as a character. Was Saunders simply a pen name or did he have his own personality and beliefs? Include information about Bridget Saunders and how she relates to the text. When do you think the public found out that Saunders was really Franklin? What kind of response might Franklin have received when the news came out? How do you think it affected the almanack?

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