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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Franklin's former employer's expanded business compare to the man's print house?
(a) Only a little better.
(b) Worse.
(c) Much better.
(d) About equal.

2. Who did Franklin initially address his autobiography opening to?
(a) His wife, Mary Anne.
(b) His son, William.
(c) His son, Benjamin, Jr.
(d) His daughter, Margaret.

3. Upon Franklin's return to Philadelphia, where did the Governor of Pennsylvania send him to pick out his own printing equipment?
(a) Holland.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) France.

4. Who found Franklin in Philadelphia and encouraged him to return home?
(a) Robert Holmes, his brother-in-law.
(b) Robert Holmes, a family friend.
(c) Robert Holmes, a cousin.
(d) Robert Holmes, his uncle.

5. In Philadelphia, Franklin soon worked for Mr. Bradford's son, Andrew, and what other printer?
(a) Stephen Klein.
(b) Samuel Keimer.
(c) Samuel Kramer.
(d) Stanley Cramer.

Short Answer Questions

1. While he was good at writing, Franklin failed math, so Josiah put him to work in what business he operated?

2. Franklin returned to Pennsylvania to become a clerk in whose new business?

3. Which three friends did Franklin spend his last months in Philadelphia with?

4. What problem was it Josiah cited why Franklin could not set up his own print shop upon his return from Philadelphia?

5. What was it Franklin did after the contact made his recommendation?

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