Available Answers

1. 1.

   Why does the author think that 'old proverbs' should be rewritten? Do you agree with him? Why or why not?

2. 2.

   According to the author, what is wrong with the proverb 'birds of a feather flock together'?

3. 3.

   How does the author prove the proverb 'a rolling stone gather no moss' incorrect?

4. 4.

   What is the author's interpretation of 'all is not gold that glitters'? How does he think it should be modified?

5. 5.

   Write about any two other proverbs that Leacock mentions in this essay and explain why he thinks they are outdated.

6. 6.

   Write the opposites of these words. Do not form opposites by adding prefixes.

   primitive	essential	nowadays
   ridiculous	prominent	absurd