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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Franklin think it was unfair for him to be required to contribute a portion of his pay into this community pot?
(a) He did not gamble.
(b) He prefered to spend on books.
(c) He was saving for his print shop.
(d) He did not drink.

2. Which colonial government was Franklin printing these documents for?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) New York.

3. At his new employment, Franklin gave up part of his pay for what?
(a) A community beer till.
(b) A community horse racing ante.
(c) A community sports ante.
(d) A community poker ante.

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

5. His father told him he might consider helping him out if Franklin did what?
(a) Saved a good portion of what he needed.
(b) Earned his passage back to Philadelphia.
(c) Earned half the cost of his business first.
(d) Worked in the printing trade for several more years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In his autobiography, what point did Franklin devote the most pages to?

3. When did Franklin first write his Poor Richard's Almanac?

4. What did Franklin need to await before setting up business?

5. What public position did Franklin first achieve?

(see the answer key)

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