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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While he was good at writing, Franklin failed math, so Josiah put him to work in what business he operated?
(a) Tanning.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Baking.
(d) Tallow-chandler and soap.

2. Miss Read married another man during Franklin's absence, but what subsequently happened?
(a) She was happy, but he left her unexpectedly.
(b) Her husband moved to Boston, but she did not follow.
(c) She was unhappy and left him shortly afterward.
(d) She was unexpectedly widowed soon afterward.

3. When they finally sailed, it was a long, slow journey filled with delays and other problems, and Franklin described what?
(a) The captain's pride, ironic flaws that caused delay.
(b) The captain's shame, ironic flaws that caused delay.
(c) The captain's concern, ironic flaws that caused delay.
(d) The captain's unconcern, ironic flaws that caused delay.

4. What was Franklin's promotion at the second firm?
(a) From composing room to press room.
(b) From press room to editing office.
(c) From press room to composing room.
(d) From composing room to editing office.

5. Franklin took a new job at what wages?
(a) Equal wages, but longer hours.
(b) Equal.
(c) Lower.
(d) Higher.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were some of the inventions of Franklin's beyond his stove?

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

4. Their first customer was referred to them by which of Franklin's friends?

5. Franklin wrote the Almanac to provide what?

(see the answer key)

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