1. Which three friends did Franklin spend his last months in Philadelphia with?
(a) Joseph Osborne, Charles Watson, James Ralph.
(b) Charles Osborne, James Watson, Joseph Ralph.
(c) Charles Osborne, Joseph Watson, James Ralph.
(d) Charles Osborne, Joseph Watson, Ralph James.

2. How did Franklin describe John Collins, a boy he befriended?
(a) Outgoing.
(b) Bookish.
(c) Reclusive.
(d) Outdoorish.

3. Josiah was impressed by the letter of recommendation and allowed Franklin's return to Philadelphia to do what?
(a) Work for anothre year.
(b) Work in a trade other than printing.
(c) Work for two more years.
(d) Work for a few more years.

4. Who found Franklin in Philadelphia and encouraged him to return home?
(a) Robert Holmes, a cousin.
(b) Robert Holmes, a family friend.
(c) Robert Holmes, his uncle.
(d) Robert Holmes, his brother-in-law.

5. Miss Read married another man during Franklin's absence, but what subsequently happened?
(a) Her husband moved to Boston, but she did not follow.
(b) She was unexpectedly widowed soon afterward.
(c) She was unhappy and left him shortly afterward.
(d) She was happy, but he left her unexpectedly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin noted he was honest about his achievements without being falsely humble or arrogant and stipulated he would have changed some details to look better but did not for what reason?

2. James started his own newspaper in the early 1720s he called what?

3. While he was good at writing, Franklin failed math, so Josiah put him to work in what business he operated?

4. Josiah and his second wife had how many children?

5. What was it Franklin did after the contact made his recommendation?

(see the answer key)

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