WorksheetsMastery Monday _Franklin Autobio_Lit3
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Instructions: Choose the best answer for each multiple-choice question. Consider the etymology, root meanings, and contextual usage of each term.
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The word "temperance" derives from the Latin root *temperare*, which originally meant "to moderate." Based on this etymology, which statement best explains why temperance became associated specifically with abstaining from alcohol?
a)
The Latin root actually meant "to drink" in ancient times
b)
The concept evolved from general moderation to specific restraint in drinking as a moral focus
c)
Temperance was never related to alcohol until the 19th century
d)
The word was mistranslated from its original meaning
3.
Benjamin Franklin defined frugality as "make no expense but to do good." Analyzing this definition alongside the Latin root *frugalis* meaning "economical," what does Franklin's interpretation emphasize beyond simple thrift?
a)
Spending money only on luxury items
b)
Never spending money under any circumstances
c)
Purposeful resource management (i.e. don't waste things) aligned with moral values
d)
Earning as much money as possible
4.
The suffix "-ity" appears in words like "felicity," "tranquility," and "chastity." What grammatical function does this suffix serve in virtue-related vocabulary?
a)
It creates action verbs from adjectives
b)
It forms abstract nouns denoting qualities or states of being
c)
It indicates past tense of moral actions
d)
It shows comparison between different virtues
5.
"Incorrigible" contains the prefix "in-" and the root "corrig-" (from Latin *corrigere*, meaning "to correct"). If someone's behavior is described as incorrigible, what does this suggest about attempts at moral reform?
a)
The person is easily influenced by others
b)
The behavior can be corrected with proper guidance
c)
The person's faults are beyond correction or improvement
d)
The individual shows temporary lapses in judgment
6.
"Unremitting" combines the prefix "un-" with "remitting" (from Latin *remittere*, "to send back" or "to relax"). In the context of industry and work ethic, what quality does "unremitting effort" describe?
a)
Effort that comes and goes in cycles
b)
Work that is sent to others to complete
c)
Continuous, persistent effort without letup or relaxation
d)
Effort that focuses only on sending messages
7.
The root of "contrive" comes from Latin *contrivare*, meaning "to wear away by rubbing together." How does this etymology illuminate the mental process of contriving a solution?
a)
It suggests that good ideas come naturally without effort
b)
It implies that problem-solving requires persistent mental friction and working through difficulties
c)
It means that contriving always involves physical labor
d)
It indicates that solutions should be avoided entirely
8.
"Tranquility" shares its root with words like "tranquilize" and "tranquil." Based on the Latin *tranquillus* meaning "calm," which scenario best demonstrates tranquility as a virtue rather than just accepting what happens without taking action?
a)
Avoiding all challenging situations to maintain peace
b)
Remaining calm and composed while actively addressing difficulties
c)
Sleeping through important events to avoid stress
d)
Refusing to engage with other people's problems
9.
The word "trifling" relates to "trifle," meaning something of little importance. In moral philosophy, why might calling someone's concerns "trifling" be problematic for developing virtue?
a)
It shows superior knowledge of what truly matters
b)
It demonstrates appropriate priority-setting skills
c)
It may dismiss legitimate worries and show lack of empathy
d)
It proves that the speaker has achieved perfect wisdom
10.
The word 'industry' comes from the Latin root meaning 'to build within.' Based on this etymology, which modern meaning of 'industry' best reflects this original sense of internal construction or development?
a)
A business location
b)
Hard work and diligence
c)
A type of manufacturing equipment
d)
A large factory building
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