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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. What is the end to this famous saying: To err is human, to forgive is divine, to persist is __________.
(a) Obstinent.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Devilish.
(d) Foolish.

2. Shame should never come into play regarding what in a person's life?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Background.
(c) Honor.
(d) Education.

3. It is smartest to keep one's eyes completely open before what?
(a) Enemies.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Self.
(d) God.

4. Franklin believes that age is ____ and doubting.
(a) Modest.
(b) Mature.
(c) Confused.
(d) Meek.

5. Franklin says that there are many more old fools in this world than there are what?
(a) Patriots.
(b) Educators.
(c) Doctors.
(d) Wise men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bis dat qui cito dat mean?

2. It is possible to give a man a place in office but it is not possible to give him what?

3. The saying about being unknown when one is down and out and known when things are good refers to which of the following?

4. Franklin tells the reader to be careful of how you treat items belonging to man. Which of the following is not on the list?

5. There is an ancient tale about an object that is able to turn lead into what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Franklin describe becoming a complete and worthy man? What attributes to that goal?

2. What is the most common way in which a man will deal with his faults?

3. How can a person judge the true character of another?

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

5. What is the consequence of not punishing those who have committed a wrong?

6. What is one of the most important things that cannot be completely repaired after it is broken?

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

8. What are Franklin's views regarding observation before and after marriage?

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

10. What is Poor Richard's view on satisfying desires?

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