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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What problem was it Josiah cited why Franklin could not set up his own print shop upon his return from Philadelphia?
(a) Youth.
(b) Immaturity.
(c) Ran away.
(d) Insufficient experience.

2. How did Franklin arrive in Philadelphia on his initial trip?
(a) Hungry, dirty, tired.
(b) Tired and dirty, but not hungry.
(c) Tired, but clean.
(d) Hungry, but otherwise reasonable.

3. Collins broke his word to Franklin several times, but when did the pair become estranged?
(a) When he sold Collins' books.
(b) After he threw Collins overboard from a boat.
(c) After he threw Collins from a carriage.
(d) When he beat Collins.

4. James started his own newspaper in the early 1720s he called what?
(a) The New England Courant.
(b) Boston Glove.
(c) The Philadelphia Enquirer.
(d) Middletown Press.

5. Franklin noted he was honest about his achievements without being falsely humble or arrogant and stipulated he would have changed some details to look better but did not for what reason?
(a) His life was too well known.
(b) He lacked the writing talent.
(c) He sought facts, not fiction.
(d) He wanted the truth known.

Short Answer Questions

1. Josiah was impressed by the letter of recommendation and allowed Franklin's return to Philadelphia to do what?

2. Franklin saw nothing wrong with a little boasting, especially if he did what first?

3. Who did Franklin initially address his autobiography opening to?

4. On his first day in Philadelphia, as he walked down the road, Franklin passed what for the first time?

5. His father told him he might consider helping him out if Franklin did what?

(see the answer key)

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