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More's Letter to Erasmus (SB, pp. 305-10)

1. How does More defend his reputation on pp. 306-307?

2.  Why is More insistent that Erasmus publish his letter along with the epitaphs for his tomb?

3. How does More explain his resignation on the epitaph for his tombstone (307-308)? Is it the same reason he gives in his letter to Erasmus?

4. According to the epitaph, why is More arranging for the construction of his tomb?

5. In addition to his political work and career, what other things does More emphasize in the epitaphs?