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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did a contact advised Franklin to do?
(a) Get a job working as a journalist.
(b) Get a job and learn about printing.
(c) Return to the United States.
(d) Get a job with "The London Times".

2. What was Franklin's response to those who played pranks on him when he did not pay into the pot?
(a) He eventually caved in and paid.
(b) Stood firm and refused to pay.
(c) Left the firm.
(d) Convinced the others not to pay also.

3. One advantage of his intellectual club was to network with other intellectuals, most importantly those who could provide what?
(a) References and services at a later time.
(b) Facilities in which they could meet.
(c) Loan money to back other members' plans.
(d) Books they maintain in their personal libraries.

4. What did his new employer seek of Franklin?
(a) Expand the print shop.
(b) Obtain government work orders.
(c) Put his print shop back in order.
(d) Obtain new printing customers.

5. Franklin said his father was an "agreeable" man but very traditional, serious, and what else?
(a) Strict.
(b) Important.
(c) Religious.
(d) Demanding.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At his new employment, Franklin gave up part of his pay for what?

3. After Franklin completed the task sought of him, what did the new employer do?

4. Franklin dated and nearly married a woman, until her family forbade their courtship when they decided what?

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

(see the answer key)

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