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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin wrote the Almanac to provide what?
(a) Religion, information, and gossip.
(b) Information, helpful tips, and politics.
(c) Information, both political and daily life.
(d) Information, not politics or gossip.

2. Why did the Governor of New York show an interest in meeting young Franklin upon his arrival this second time?
(a) He was the son of Josiah.
(b) His large collection of books.
(c) His letter of referral from Pennsylvania.
(d) He desired to open a print shop.

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

4. Franklin considered Ralph a good friend, but an expensive one who did what?
(a) Refused to get a job and cheated Franklin.
(b) Used Franklin's name to get a job and cheated him.
(c) Got a job without Franklin's aid but cheated him.
(d) Lived a lavish life and cheated Franklin.

5. Franklin said it made more sense to start at the beginning and learn which language?
(a) Latin.
(b) Hebrew.
(c) Greek.
(d) Teutonic.

Short Answer Questions

1. The president would confer with a council representing which group?

2. Upon Franklin's promotion, what happened to the community ante?

3. Franklin became the Postmaster and had the opportunity to do what?

4. Franklin proposed the governmental group would contribute an amount equal to what?

5. How did Franklin's former employer's expanded business compare to the man's print house?

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