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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin borrowed books from a shop which later inspired him to do what?
(a) Open a bookshop in Philadelphia.
(b) Open a bookshop in New York City.
(c) Open a private library in Philadelphia.
(d) Open a public library system in America.

2. Franklin hated his father's trade and dreamed of doing what instead?
(a) Raising horses.
(b) Becoming a soldier.
(c) Becoming a politician.
(d) Going to sea.

3. When he ran away to New York, Franklin met William Bradford, who was described as the "first printer" and came from what locale?
(a) Vermont.
(b) New York.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) Connecticut.

4. 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, James Ralph.
(d) Charles Osborne, Joseph Watson, Ralph James.

5. Franklin said his father was an "agreeable" man but very traditional, serious, and what else?
(a) Demanding.
(b) Important.
(c) Religious.
(d) Strict.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the contact recommend this to Franklin?

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

3. Franklin courted which young lady before he left Philadelphia to select his printing equipment?

4. How did Franklin describe John Collins, a boy he befriended?

5. Upon Franklin's promotion, what happened to the community ante?

(see the answer key)

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