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

2. Franklin loved his new life in Philadelphia and he became what?
(a) Frequent at the library.
(b) Very busy at work.
(c) Quite popular.
(d) A part-time university student.

3. Why did the contact recommend this to Franklin?
(a) He would be better off if he returned to America as he had no credit.
(b) He would gain international experience in London.
(c) He would be better off when he returned to America and set up shop.
(d) Working in London would help build his reputation.

4. When Franklin returned to Philadelphia, the former governor did what?
(a) Passed by without a word.
(b) Ducked into the nearest shop on the street.
(c) Turned and walked away.
(d) Approached him, apologized profusely.

5. What did Franklin spend his earnings on from his first job after going to London?
(a) Housing and food.
(b) Savings for his own print shop.
(c) Housing and entertainment.
(d) Lavish parties and books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bad news prompted Franklin to go to Boston again?

2. Franklin took a new job at what wages?

3. What did Franklin regret about his stay in England?

4. One friend, a minister, convinced Franklin to attend several sermons at his church and what resulted?

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

(see the answer key)

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