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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. To be intimate with a foolish friend is like going to bed with a what?

2. If a fox is asleep he will never be able to catch which of the following?

3. A person must be careful that he is in control of his life, that his life is not controlled by what?

4. What has one achieved when he lets go of the bridle and falls off the horse?

5. One is bound to learn from things that have caused _________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What proverb relates to the thought of "absence makes the heart grow fonder"?

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

6. What are some of the thirteen virtues listed by Franklin at the end of the book?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the creation of POOR RICHARD'S ALMANACK. When was it first created? What was its original purpose? Do you think Franklin was truly inspired to create the pamphlets or that he created them simply because he had the means to print them? When did the pamphlets evolve into books? How many pamphlets were there in total? How many books? How many revisions? Did the almanacks bring Franklin fame or fortune?

Essay Topic 2

Franklin is closely tied to Boston and Philadelphia, as mentioned in the text. Compare and contrast the two cities, both in Colonial times and today.

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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