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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On his first day in Philadelphia, as he walked down the road, Franklin passed what for the first time?
(a) His future wife.
(b) The home he would someday own.
(c) The site of the future drafting of the Declaration of Independence.
(d) The site of the future drafting of the Bill of Rights.

2. William Bradford referred Franklin to which son in Philadelphia, also a printer?
(a) Harold.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Ralph.
(d) James.

3. In his autobiography, the author noted the library became a popular hang-out for which individuals?
(a) Students.
(b) Bored youth.
(c) Intellectual club members.
(d) Travelers.

4. Franklin said he felt he and other inventors needed to be _____, and therefore he would not profit from his inventions?
(a) "Glad of an opportunity to serve others by any invention of ours."
(b) "We should all use our talent enabling the improvement of others."
(c) "We should be grateful to aid others through our inventions."
(d) "The chance to serve others through an invention is gift to us."

5. Franklin assisted the postmaster of Philadelphia, a position that did what?
(a) Improved circulation and distribution of his newspaper greatly.
(b) Improved circulation and distribution of his newspaper modestly.
(c) Had no impact on his newspaper circulation.
(d) Improved circulation and distribution of his newspaper barely.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offered to outfit a print shop for Franklin?

2. Which colonial government was Franklin printing these documents for?

3. What languages did Franklin learn during his lifetime?

4. Franklin's family had to hide their religion in England in what manner?

5. What did Franklin hope would result when he included his collection of virtues in his autobiography?

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