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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 convince a number of men to do?
(a) Stop drinking.
(b) Stop gambling.
(c) Pay a lesser amount.
(d) Stop paying.

2. Franklin returned to Pennsylvania to become a clerk in whose new business?
(a) Mr. Denfield's.
(b) Mr. Denham's.
(c) Mr. Denny's.
(d) Mr. Denman's.

3. In his autobiography, what point did Franklin devote the most pages to?
(a) His courtship of Miss Read.
(b) His father.
(c) His view of religion.
(d) His virtues plan.

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

5. Which college evolved from Franklin's endeavors in public education?
(a) University of Philadelphia, and later the University of Pennsylvania.
(b) University of Philadelphia, and later Pennsylvania State University.
(c) University of Philadelphia, and later Arcadia University.
(d) University of Philadelphia, and later Eastern College.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What project did Franklin undertake subsequent to the public hospital?

4. Franklin made a final note about his not going to public church services as perhaps "blamable" but that he made no excuse as his purpose was to do what?

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

(see the answer key)

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