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- 1. Multiple Choice
How many rules or virtues did Franklin list in his Autobiography?
15
10
13
12
- 2. Multiple Choice
How did Franklin approach his virtues?
One at a time
The first four
All 13 at once
Start at the bottom and work your way up
- 3. Multiple Choice
How much time did Franklin give himself on each virtue?
A day
A week
A month
A year
- 4. Multiple Choice
What was the first virtue Franklin tackled?
Humility
Temperance
Silence
Industry
- 5. Multiple ChoiceHow long would it take to work through all the virtues?A monthA year13 weeks6 months
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which virtue involves not over-eating or drinking?
Temperance
Silence
Order
Resolution
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which value did Franklin work on that involved only speaking that which would benefit yourself and others?
Humility
Sincerity
Silence
Frugality
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which virtue deals with putting everything in its place?
Silence
Sincerity
Order
Temperance
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which Virtue is this: "Rarely use venery but for health or offspring, never to dullness, weakness, or the injury of your own or another's peace or reputation."
Temperance
Industry
Humility
Chastity
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which virtue ordered people to "Imitate Jesus and Socrates"?
Cleanliness
Moderation
Order
Humility
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which virtue said that you should always be doing something useful?
Industry
Cleanliness
Chastity
Order
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which virtue involved doing what you say you are going to?
Resolution
Order
Frugality
Tranquility
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which virtue says to "avoid extremes"?
Cleanliness
Tranquility
Moderation
Sincerity
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which virtue says to "use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and justly, and...speak accordingly"?
Temperance
Sincerity
Justice
Order
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which virtue commands to "waste nothing" by not spending money on useless things?
Frugality
Order
Temperance
Tranquility
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which virtue "tolerates no uncleanliness in body, clothes, or habitation"?
Cleanliness
Tranquility
Order
Frugality
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which virtue centers on not hurting others by actions or by not doing something you should?
Order
Resolution
Frugality
Justice
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which virtue orders you to not be disturbed at small things, including accidents?
Chastity
Tranquility
Humility
Cleanliness
- 19. Multiple ChoiceFranklin bought out his brother's printing business.TrueFalse
- 20. Multiple Choice
During Franklin's journey to Philadelphia, he gets a ride on a boat to help him along the way. Why did the boat owners not make Franklin pay the fare?
He was Benjamin Franklin
He looked really poor
He helped row
He was injured
- 21. Multiple Choice
What was the first thing Franklin did when he arrived in Philadelphia?
Found lodging
Bought some food
Drank from the river
Go to the visitors' center
- 22. Multiple Choice
What was Franklin's first meal in Philadelphia?
A loaf of bread
A turkey leg
A meat pie
Three rolls
- 23. Multiple Choice
What did Franklin do with the food he purchased upon arrival in Philadelphia?
Ate all three
Ate one, saved two
Ate two, saved one
Ate one, gave the others away
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat happened while he was in the Quaker Church?He was savedHe fell asleepHe became a memberHe prayed
- 25. Multiple Choice
Benjamin Franklin's highly popular collection of information, parables, and advice was called
Albany Plan of Union
French and Indian War
Treaty of Paris (1763)
Poor Richard's Almanack
- 26. Multiple Choice
In The Autobiography, what does Franklin say keeps him from becoming a better person?
his wish for money
his need for power
his own bad habits
his choice of friends
- 27. Multiple Choice
What conclusion can you draw about why Franklin has trouble staying organized, according to The Autobiography?
He has very few responsibilities.
He is always busy traveling.
He likes to do things all at once.
He has too many responsibilities.
- 28. Multiple Choice
In The Autobiography, Franklin believes that he can become a better person. What does this belief tell you about how he sees himself?
He does not believe in himself.
He has high hopes for himself.
His knowledge of science can help him.
His religion will help him.
- 29. Multiple Choice
Franklin writes in The Autobiography that even though he is old, he has not reached perfection. What conclusion can you draw from this information?
He thinks it is still worthwhile to try to become a better person.
He thinks he should just accept who he is.
He thinks he should improve his handwriting.
He thinks he should leave money to his children.
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Benjamin Franklin consider "one of the first Errata of my life" although he didn't feel too badly about it?publishing articles anonymously"giving our Rulers some Rubs" in the newspaperpublishing the newspaper against ordersending his apprenticeship with his brother
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