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According to Confucius, what is the mark of a gentleman?

Having friends arrive from afar
Being frugal in expenditures and cherishing others
Being patient even when others do not understand (correct)
Being respectful in handling affairs and displaying trustworthiness

According to Master You, what constitutes the root of Goodness?

Defying superiors
Being disinclined to stir up rebellion
Being frugal in expenditures and cherishing others
Lial piety and respect for elders (correct)

According to Master Zeng, what does he examine himself on daily?

In his dealings with others, being dutiful
In his interactions with friends and associates, being trustworthy
Repeatedly putting into practice what he teaches
All of the above (correct)

What is required to guide a state of one thousand chariots, according to The Master?

Being respectful in handling affairs and displaying trustworthiness (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does The Master consider satisfying?

To learn and then have occasion to practice what you have learned (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the title 'Groundwork' refer to?

The work of laying the foundation (A) Signup and view all the answers

When was 'Groundwork for the Metaphysic of Morals' first launched?

July 2005 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the use of small ·dots· enclose in the text?

Added material (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do occasional bullets and indenting in the text indicate?

Aids to grasping the structure of a sentence or a thought (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by every four-point ellipsis in the text?

Omission of a brief passage that seems to present more difficulty than it is worth (A) Signup and view all the answers