Which of the following statements about "Silence Dogood" is NOT true?
a. Silence Dogood expressed her belief in the separation of church and state in The New England Courant.
b. Silence Dogood was a pseudonym used by Benjamin Franklin to publish his writing in The New England Courant.
c. Silence Dogood was an older woman who was romantically involved with a minister.
d. Benjamin Franklin used Silence Dogood to promote absolute obedience to the colonial governor.
Answer: d. Benjamin Franklin used Silence Dogood to promote absolute obedience to the colonial governor.
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