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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. When should a person go to bed if he wants to be healthy, wealthy and wise?

2. The author advises against doing something if one would be ashamed to be caught. Which saying is the most similar to the proverb?

3. Franklin says that there are many more old fools in this world than there are what?

4. If a person is willing to be ____, he will be able to have whatever he wants.

5. The benefits in one's life should be written in what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Richard describe himself? What is his advice?

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

4. What is the worst hope one can have for a miser?

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

6. What are some of the thirteen virtues listed by Franklin at the end of the book?

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

8. What is the story used about education versus common sense in regards to Tim?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One must be careful not to be quick to judge others or point out their faults. Part of that theory can be related to pride or humility. It can also be related to the fact that many people find it much easier to point out the faults of others than to recognize and face their own. Why is it difficult to face one's own faults? What are some faults that you see in other as well as yourself? Are there any faults in you that can be deemed irreparable or unforgivable? If so, what? What are some ways in which you might begin to recognize and repair your own faults? How can you refrain from pointing out the faults of others?

Essay Topic 2

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."

Essay Topic 3

It is said that Franklin did not practice what he preached throughout the almanack. Many historical tomes report that Franklin was known to be one that ate and drank too much and was often unfaithful to his wife. This was an especially popular rumor after Franklin became an ambassador to France. Discuss this rumor and prove or disprove to the best of your ability.

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