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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In reading his autobiography, one can see that Franklin fell into what category?
(a) Skeptic.
(b) Perfectionist.
(c) Rationalist.
(d) Gullible.

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

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

4. Who was Franklin's friend that suggested they build a town hospital?
(a) Dr. Keimer.
(b) Dr. Bond.
(c) Dr. Bold.
(d) Dr. Hollmes.

5. How did those individuals who found the library a popular hangout benefit?
(a) Minimally, as most had to work and few had time to read.
(b) Little, as there were no reading assignments.
(c) Minimally, as they were only passing through town.
(d) Greatly, from exposure to books.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Subscribers signed a promissory note and agreed to pay what for any book they did not return?

4. What did Franklin institute using the building that Mr. Whitefield built?

5. Why did Franklin think it was unfair for him to be required to contribute a portion of his pay into this community pot?

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