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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) Savings for his own print shop.
(b) Lavish parties and books.
(c) Housing and food.
(d) Housing and entertainment.

2. What did Franklin hope would result when he included his collection of virtues in his autobiography?
(a) They "may follow the example and reap the benefit."
(b) They "may follow the example and spare themselves regret."
(c) They "may follow my virtues and achieve the reward."
(d) They "may follow my example or similar virtues guidance."

3. Franklin considered Ralph a good friend, but an expensive one who did what?
(a) Got a job without Franklin's aid but cheated him.
(b) Used Franklin's name to get a job and cheated him.
(c) Refused to get a job and cheated Franklin.
(d) Lived a lavish life and cheated Franklin.

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

5. How did Franklin eventually practice his faith?
(a) As a Catholic.
(b) As a member of his friend's fundamentalisst church.
(c) As a Methodist.
(d) Privately, in his own way.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin took great pride when he lived in what fashion?

2. Where was Franklin's second, even better job in London?

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

4. How did those individuals who found the library a popular hangout benefit?

5. Franklin proposed the use of what in Philadelphia?

(see the answer key)

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