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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. To be able to forgive and forget, it is best if injuries are written in what?

2. One may be seen as weak if he has courage but not ____________.

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

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

5. If you know of a really good subject, you are more likely to do what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What proverb relates to the thought of "absence makes the heart grow fonder"?

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

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

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

7. What is the author's opinion on finding honor in one's family?

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

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

10. What should one know about the extent of his cleverness?

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

Silence is golden may be the motto for many of Franklin's sayings. Why does Franklin warn against speaking too much or too often, even on topics of interest? Why does speaking often cause trouble when there is none? Do you think that speaking your mind can cause trouble? What is Franklin's opinion on a woman and excessive talking? Do you agree or disagree with Franklin's thoughts? What are the Constitutional references to free speech? To what areas do they apply?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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