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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the co-worker who helped Franklin do when he was able to set up shop?
(a) Set up some distance away.
(b) Gave their notice.
(c) Failed to show up for work.
(d) Walked out.

2. 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?
(a) Relate facts, but ensure all are included.
(b) Relate facts, not waste time.
(c) Relate facts, and let chips fall as they may.
(d) Relate facts, not make apologies for them.

3. While waiting to set up his own shop, Franklin printed what for a colonial government?
(a) Birth, death certificates.
(b) Money.
(c) Colonial decrees.
(d) Land deeds.

4. In London, Franklin learned what about Governor Keith?
(a) His reputation is unsavory.
(b) His reputation was excellent.
(c) He is word was worth little in England.
(d) His word was worthless outside America.

5. What did Franklin need to await before setting up business?
(a) An affordable location to set up shop.
(b) Printing machinery.
(c) Printing supplies from abroad.
(d) Printing supplies from Boston.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Franklin's new friend, Ralph, admit to him?

2. Franklin said it made more sense to start at the beginning and learn which language?

3. Which three friends did Franklin spend his last months in Philadelphia with?

4. A new preacher arrived of whom Franklin approved as his sermons supported virtuous values, and he published pamphlets for him until he soon learned his sermons plagiarized which individuals?

5. Collins broke his word to Franklin several times, but when did the pair become estranged?

(see the answer key)

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