1. One of Franklin's former employers had expanded his business to include what?
(a) A colonial post office.
(b) Gift wrapping and packaging.
(c) A stationary shop.
(d) A private postal shop.

2. How did Franklin eventually practice his faith?
(a) As a Methodist.
(b) As a Catholic.
(c) As a member of his friend's fundamentalisst church.
(d) Privately, in his own way.

3. What did Franklin learn about Governor Keith's letters of credit?
(a) They were of highest esteem.
(b) They held minimal value abroad.
(c) They were worthless.
(d) They only carried value in America.

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

5. When Franklin returned to Philadelphia, the former governor did what?
(a) Approached him, apologized profusely.
(b) Passed by without a word.
(c) Ducked into the nearest shop on the street.
(d) Turned and walked away.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Franklin and Collins parted ways for a time after an argument about the equal education of women where Franklin took which position?

3. James started his own newspaper in the early 1720s he called what?

4. In printing colonial documents, Franklin met a number of what type of men?

5. Franklin hated his father's trade and dreamed of doing what instead?

(see the answer key)

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