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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Books they maintain in their personal libraries.
(d) Loan money to back other members' plans.

3. What did Franklin regret about his stay in England?
(a) Stayed too long.
(b) Much, but learned a lot.
(c) Little.
(d) Did not stay longer.

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

5. What did Franklin's new employer who encouraged him to return to America do suddenly?
(a) Quit.
(b) Moved.
(c) Went bankrupt.
(d) Died.

Short Answer Questions

1. In London, Franklin learned what about Governor Keith?

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

3. Who found Franklin in Philadelphia and encouraged him to return home?

4. David Henry turned down an offer of a partnership with Franklin, but eventually had to close his business for what reason?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What relationship did Franklin establish with Deborah Read?

2. What happened upon Franklin's initial arrival in London with promises of assistance from Governor Keith?

3. What did Franklin discover had happened to Miss Read during his 18-month absence?

4. What happened when Franklin set to resume his relationship with Miss Read?

5. What was Franklin's response to Keimer's newspaper?

6. What work experience did Franklin gain in London?

7. How was Franklin able to trace his family back 300 years?

8. How did Franklin end up in Philadelphia the first time?

9. What happened in the way of employment for Franklin when Mr. Denham died suddenly?

10. What was Franklin's education during his youth?

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