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According to the passage, what does the author acknowledge?

  • That they have been indifferent about serving their country
  • That they have been actively serving their country
  • That they have been very successful in serving their country
  • That they have been deficient in serving their country (correct)
  • What has the author been studious about since their youth?

  • Gaining and treasuring up knowledge (correct)
  • Improving their mind and understanding
  • Serving their country
  • Communicating their knowledge to the public
  • According to the passage, why does the author want to communicate their knowledge to the public?

  • To show off their intelligence
  • To gain recognition and fame
  • To be of some use to others (correct)
  • To improve their own understanding
  • What does the author consider as their duty?

    <p>To serve their country according to their abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the author hope about communicating their knowledge to the public?

    <p>That it will be beneficial to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Mrs. Silence Dogood?

    <p>The pen name used by Benjamin Franklin to publish his work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Benjamin Franklin use the pen name Mrs. Silence Dogood?

    <p>To get his work published in the New-England Courant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were the Mrs. Silence Dogood letters first printed?

    <p>1722</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Benjamin Franklin work as an apprentice?

    <p>His brother's printing shop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many Mrs. Silence Dogood letters were sent in total?

    <p>14</p> Signup and view all the answers

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