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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Franklin proposed the use of what in Philadelphia?
(a) Taxi carriages.
(b) Horse-drawn trolley cars.
(c) Street lamps.
(d) Electrical trolley cars.

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

4. On what schedule did Franklin approach his collection of virtues?
(a) 1 bi- weekly, leaving others to chance.
(b) 13 simultaneously.
(c) 1 daily, leaving others to chance.
(d) 1 weekly, leaving others to chance.

5. Upon Franklin's promotion, what happened to the community ante?
(a) There was no ante in his new position.
(b) It got somewhat higher.
(c) It got considerably higher.
(d) It remained about the same.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Franklin spend his earnings on from his first job after going to London?

2. Franklin considered Ralph a good friend, but an expensive one who did what?

3. One friend, a minister, convinced Franklin to attend several sermons at his church and what resulted?

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

5. Who was Franklin's friend that suggested they build a town hospital?

(see the answer key)

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