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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. Franklin says that a house without a woman or firelight is like a body without a soul or _____.
(a) Sprite.
(b) Air.
(c) Heart.
(d) Love.

2. Franklin takes great care to discuss the anatomy of which of the following?
(a) The church.
(b) Human heart.
(c) Lies.
(d) Virtue.

3. What industry did Franklin apprentice in at first?
(a) Printing.
(b) Dock worker.
(c) Postal service.
(d) Library science.

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

5. Franklin says that eyes, along with this, bear no jests. What will bear no jest?
(a) Wife.
(b) Child.
(c) Priest.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. If one does what he knows he should do, it will be easy to live with which of the following?

2. Franklin mentions three things should not be taken by candlelight. Which is not one of the three?

3. According to Franklin it is not the large things that wreak havoc. Instead, what is more likely to sink a ship?

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

5. One who dresses well will soon find that he is no longer _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. What famous poet and philosopher is paid homage by Franklin? What was the poet known for posthumously?

2. What does the author advise his readers against in regards to overlooking the small things in life?

3. Why has the almanack been able to stand the test of time?

4. How can one live a peaceful existence?

5. When was the original almanack published?

6. What does Franklin have to say about starting a new year?

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

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

9. Franklin shares a short rhymed poem regarding three entities. What are the entities and how are they compared?

10. What is Franklin's moral advice on placing oneself above others?

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