Question 1
“Well done is better than well said†is one of Benjamin Franklin’s famous aphorisms. What do you suppose he meant by this particular aphorism?
Actions speak louder than words.
If you are going to do a good job, it is far better to discuss it before you actually do the job.
Say that you are going to do something well, then do it!
You must plan your actions carefully before you execute them.
Question 2
“No gains without pains†is one of Benjamin Franklin’s famous aphorisms. What do you suppose he meant by this particular aphorism?
Hard work is the price of success.
It’s painful to gain weight, especially on your joints.
Watch your money closely.
Never trust anyone with your investments.
Question 3
Which of the sayings below can be paraphrased like this:
If you are not a good soldier, you will never be a good commander.
'Tis easy to see, hard to foresee.
The rotten Apple spoils his Companion.
No gains without pains.
He that cannot obey, cannot command.
Question 4
In paragraph 6 what does the phrase "drew him on by artful questions" mean?
questioned him sincerely
questioned him to waste time
questioned him to gain his trust
questioned him to try to gain privileged information
Question 5
Which of the sayings below can be paraphrased like this:
Be careful to whom you tell your secrets because they can betray you.
Fish & Visitors stink in 3 days.
A true Friend is the best Possession.
The Devil sweetens Poison with Honey.
To whom thy secret thou dost tell, To him thy freedom thou dost sell.
Question 6
In paragraph 6 who is the "crafty old sophister"?
Ben Franklin
Mr. Bradford
Mr. Keimer
Mr. Read
Question 7
What happens to Franklin in the meeting-house?
He falls asleep.
He gets into a fight.
The Quakers throw him out.
He gets some clean clothes.
Question 8
How does Franklin show he is a kind person?
He buys 3 rolls at a baker's.
He goes to sleep without removing his clothes.
He gives 2 of his rolls to a woman and her child.
He goes to work for a printer
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