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According to the passage, what does the author acknowledge?
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?
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?
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?
What does the author consider as their duty?
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What does the author hope about communicating their knowledge to the public?
What does the author hope about communicating their knowledge to the public?
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Who was Mrs. Silence Dogood?
Who was Mrs. Silence Dogood?
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Why did Benjamin Franklin use the pen name Mrs. Silence Dogood?
Why did Benjamin Franklin use the pen name Mrs. Silence Dogood?
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When were the Mrs. Silence Dogood letters first printed?
When were the Mrs. Silence Dogood letters first printed?
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Where did Benjamin Franklin work as an apprentice?
Where did Benjamin Franklin work as an apprentice?
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How many Mrs. Silence Dogood letters were sent in total?
How many Mrs. Silence Dogood letters were sent in total?
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