<p>PROJECT: from Poor Richard’s Almanack</p><p>Use the information about Benjamin Franklin and Background for Understanding on page 186 to complete the following:</p><p>CHECK your knowledge:: 1. What pseudonym did Franklin use to satirize politics in Boston?</p><p>2. What was the name of the annual publication Franklin wrote that contained useful information, observations and advice?</p><p>3. What is an aphorism?</p><p>Use the aphorisms presented on page 188 and 189 to complete the following:</p><p>ANSWER the following questions: 1. What does Ben Franklin say is “the best possession”?</p><p>2. Identify two aphorisms that address education.</p><p>3. What advice does Franklin offer about breaking bad habits PARAPHRASE these aphorisms presented on page 188 and 189. </p><p> Love your neighbor; yet don’t pull down your hedge.</p><p> The rotten apple spoils his companions.</p><p> A good example is the best sermon.</p><p> A small leak with sink a great ship.</p><p>RELATE to your experience: In what way do Franklin’s aphorisms remind you of the sayings found in Chinese fortune cookies?</p>