ABOUT BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
BACKGROUND OF THE STORY
STORY ANALYSIS
THE 13 VIRTUES
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Where and when was Benjamin Franklin born?

He was born in Boston, Massachussets, in 1706.

100

What is the title of the book that includes 'Moral Perfection'?

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.

100

What was Franklin’s main objective in the story?

To achieve moral perfection.

100

What is the first virtue on Franklin’s list?


Temperance.

200

 At what age did Franklin stop going to school?


He stopped going to school at the age of 10.

200

How many parts is the book divided into?



The book is divided into four parts.

200

How many virtues did Franklin create to reach his goal?

13 virtues.

200

Which virtue focuses on speaking only when necessary and avoiding gossip?

Silence.

300

What significant role did he play during the American Revolutionary War?


He acted as an ambassador, obtaining help from France.


300

When was the book first published in French?


It was published one year after his death.

300

Why did Franklin decide to focus on one virtue at a time? 

He believed conquering one would make the next one easier to achieve.

300

Which virtue emphasizes productivity and hard work? 


Industry.

400

What were the names of the publications he owned? 

The Pennsylvania Gazette and Poor Richard’s Almanack.

400

Which intellectual movement influenced Franklin's ideas in the text?

The Enlightenment.

400

Which virtue did Franklin find the most difficult to master?

Order.

400

Why did Franklin add 'Humility' to his list of virtues?

A friend pointed out that he seemed insolent in debates, so he added it to improve his demeanor.

500

Which experiment is Franklin best known for?

He is best known for the “lightning” experiment.

500

Which philosophers influenced Franklin’s approach to moral perfection?

Socrates and Pythagoras.

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Did Franklin achieve moral perfection? Why or why not?

No, he did not achieve moral perfection because he struggled with maintaining Order.


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What is the purpose of the virtue 'Humility' according to Franklin?

To follow the example of figures like Jesus and Socrates.

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