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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. Which relative should you visit often, but not every day?

2. When something begins in anger, it is bound to end in what?

3. The arguments of which group will ensure that man will get his goods?

4. According to Franklin, youth is both pert and ___________.

5. What is the end to this famous saying: To err is human, to forgive is divine, to persist is __________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Bridget Saunders? How is she described by Franklin?

2. What is said about being a know it all?

3. What is the prevailing thought about a person's background and shame?

4. Name at least two of Franklin's warnings about food?

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

6. What does Franklin have to say about a discontented man?

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

8. What should one know about the extent of his cleverness?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a biography on Benjamin Franklin. Focus on his personal life rather than on his professional career. Include information on family, goals, etc.

Essay Topic 2

Franklin likes to talk about being industrious. The author clearly believes this as he showed a great deal of industriousness throughout his life. Make a list of all of Franklin's inventions. Choose at least five and write an essay on each. Which was the most difficult to invent? Why? Which was the most important? Which are still in use today? Which do you use on a regular basis?

Essay Topic 3

Although Franklin was quite vocal about being honest, he also made it clear that one should not give away too much information about one's life, career, and debt. One should also avoid prying into the lives of friends and neighbors in the same area. Cite at least five proverbs in which Franklin makes this point. If one does share sensitive information, what can ensure that it will be kept? What kind of information do you think should be kept private? Who do you share secrets with most often?

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