'On Laziness' by Christopher Morley

What was the author's initial intention for the essay?

• To write about the benefits of laziness

• To promote hard work

• To criticize laziness

• To discuss the history of laziness

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

According to the author, what often causes trouble?

• Being too ambitious

• Being too lazy

• Not being lazy enough

• Working too hard

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Who does the author consider to be the truly happy man?

• The busy man

• The ambitious man

• The wealthy man

• The lazy man

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does the author say about people born lazy?

• They cannot appreciate their bliss

• They are to be admired

• They are the happiest

• They are the most successful

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What realization did the laziest man the author knows come to?

• He should solve others' problems

• He should focus on his own happiness

• He should travel more

• He should work harder

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the author suggest about the Germans?

• They were too lazy

• They were not lazy enough

• They were the happiest people

• They were the most peaceful

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does the author say about having a reputation for laziness?

• It causes loneliness

• It results in wealth

• It leads to failure

• It makes people respect you

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What was Doctor Johnson's excuse for delaying his work?

• He was traveling

• He was too lazy

• He was too busy

• He was sick

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the author suggest about making a business of your mind?

• It's the path to happiness

• It's necessary for success

• It's a tragic thing

• It's a good idea

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What decision does the author make at the end of the essay?

• To work harder

• To write more essays

• To travel the world

• To join his lazy friends