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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Franklin spend his earnings on from his first job after going to London?
(a) Housing and food.
(b) Savings for his own print shop.
(c) Housing and entertainment.
(d) Lavish parties and books.

2. Franklin spoke on the doctor's behalf when he went before which governmental group?
(a) City Council.
(b) City Commission.
(c) Town Council.
(d) General Assembly.

3. Franklin proposed the governmental group would contribute an amount equal to what?
(a) Two percent of city taxes collected annually.
(b) Twice that of the subscribers.
(c) That of the subscribers.
(d) Half that of the subscribers.

4. Where was Franklin's second, even better job in London?
(a) Wells.
(b) Wills.
(c) Walls.
(d) Watts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How successful was Franklin's funding proposal for the hospital?

2. In Franklin's first library system, subscribers paid the cost of how many books as a fee?

3. What was it Franklin discovered in the end regarding his virtues?

4. In reading his autobiography, one can see that Franklin fell into what category?

5. Who was it Franklin provided his virtues list for?

(see the answer key)

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