The answer would be worn out because cliche means something like its typical or common.
1. The answer is D: authenticity.
Bede's reputation of loving the truth and careful evidence investigator leaves no doubt that he would use his efforts to research and would never be satisfied until he finds the anecdotes' authenticity.<em> (The quality of being real or true.)</em>
2. The answer is B: witnesses. people that see an event happening. For example: <em>She was witness to the tragic event</em>.
I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. The project that Benjamin Franklin undertake in The Autobiography is that <span>He intends to achieve moral perfection through systematic effort. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.</span>