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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. His father received visits from important noble men which Franklin admired and also from friends seeking what?
(a) Food.
(b) Advice.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Money.

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

3. In printing colonial documents, Franklin met a number of what type of men?
(a) Politically-oriented and influential.
(b) Religiously-oriented and influential.
(c) Commercially-oriented and influential.
(d) Militarily-oriented and influential.

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

5. Upon Franklin's return to Philadelphia, where did the Governor of Pennsylvania send him to pick out his own printing equipment?
(a) Germany.
(b) Holland.
(c) England.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which colonial government was Franklin printing these documents for?

2. Josiah was impressed by the letter of recommendation and allowed Franklin's return to Philadelphia to do what?

3. What did Franklin spend his earnings on from his first job after going to London?

4. Their first customer was referred to them by which of Franklin's friends?

5. Who found Franklin in Philadelphia and encouraged him to return home?

(see the answer key)

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