Question

under thirteen names of virtues all that at that time occurred to me as necessary or desirable, and annexed to each a short precept, which fully expressed the extent i gave to its meaning.
these names of virtues, with their precepts, were:

1. temperance. eat not to dullness; drink not to elevation.
2. silence. speak not but what may benefit others or

yourself; avoid trifling conversation.

1. order. let all your things have their places; let each part of

your business have its time.

1. resolution. resolve to perform what you ought; perform

without fail what you resolve.

1. frugality. make no expense but to do good to others or

yourself; i.e., waste nothing.

1. industry. lose no time; be always employed in something

useful; cut off all unnecessary actions.

1. sincerity. use no hurtful deceit; think innocently and

justly, and, if you speak, speak accordingly.

1. justice. wrong none by doing injuries, or omitting the

benefits that are your duty.

1. moderation. avoid extremes; forbear resenting injuries

so much as you think they deserve.

1. cleanliness. tolerate no uncleanliness in body, clothes,

or habitation.

1. tranquillity. be not disturbed at trifles, or at accidents

common or unavoidable.

1. chastity....
2. humility. imitate jesus and socrates.

multiple choice: what does the word \precept\ mean?

○ rule

○ accident

○ receipt

○ drawing

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "precept", we analyze the context. Each virtue has a "precept" that explains how to follow it (e.g., Temperance's precept is a rule for eating/drinking). "Accident" (unexpected event), "receipt" (document for payment), and "drawing" (art or sketch) don't fit. "Rule" matches the guiding instruction for each virtue.

Answer:

A. rule