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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Having an egg today is better than having what tomorrow?
(a) Omelet.
(b) Toast.
(c) Hen.
(d) Promise.

2. Which is not among the things that will lead to a man's fortune?
(a) Frugality.
(b) Industry.
(c) Perseverance.
(d) Wisdom.

3. In what city was Benjamin Franklin born?
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) London.
(c) Boston.
(d) Paris.

4. If one loves life then one should be careful not to squander what?
(a) Love.
(b) Books.
(c) Time.
(d) Blood.

5. Franklin says that a father is a treasure and a brother is what?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Comfort.
(c) Strength.
(d) Joy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In more modern days, it was said that time does what to all things?

2. In the old days, it was said that time does what to all things?

3. For what item did Homer have to beg?

4. What is the one thing that dares not enter a working man's house?

5. Who/what will not allow a new error or a new truth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What popular modern saying about men and their toys is covered by Franklin on Page 32?

2. According to Franklin, what should people be most focused on in their lives?

3. What exactly is the almanack and what does it contain?

4. What is the moral of the story behind the tale of the now-famous poet and philosopher?

5. What is Franklin's opinion on meddlers? What is the reason for this opinion?

6. What part of the almanack may be difficult for people of today to understand?

7. How can one live a peaceful existence?

8. How does one tend to treat another differently when there is wealth involved?

9. Franklin scolds people with lazy bones. What is the admonishment?

10. How does Franklin feel about being of service to God in one's life?

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