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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section One Through Page 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Franklins had a large family. What number child was Benjamin?
(a) 12.
(b) 11.
(c) 15.
(d) 9.

2. All things are difficult to those that practice what?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Anger.
(c) Sloth.
(d) Apathy.

3. When talking about the forbearance of a traveler, which animal is not mentioned?
(a) Ass.
(b) Goat.
(c) Deer.
(d) Hog.

4. Franklin believes that an innocent ______ is more worthy than a vicious prince.
(a) Peasant.
(b) Plowman.
(c) Commoner.
(d) Lord.

5. A bad commentator is known to spoil even the best ____________.
(a) Sporting events.
(b) Books.
(c) News.
(d) Predictions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of person never seems absurd as his word is always believed?

2. While one strives to be at peace with one's neighbors, one should always strive to be at war with what?

3. To what does Franklin compare to a shadow in the sun?

4. In what year was Franklin born?

5. Which of the following did Franklin consider to be the most important virtue?

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