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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James Franklin was jailed for how long for not revealing a source?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 1 month.

2. Josiah Franklin took his first wife and three children to America where they had how many more?
(a) 4.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

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) Working in London would help build his reputation.
(c) He would be better off when he returned to America and set up shop.
(d) He would gain international experience in London.

4. What did a contact advised Franklin to do?
(a) Get a job and learn about printing.
(b) Get a job working as a journalist.
(c) Get a job with "The London Times".
(d) Return to the United States.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Franklin convince a number of men to do?

2. What problem was it Josiah cited why Franklin could not set up his own print shop upon his return from Philadelphia?

3. When Franklin returned to Philadelphia, the former governor did what?

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

5. What did the co-worker who helped Franklin do when he was able to set up shop?

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