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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of Franklin's former employers had expanded his business to include what?
(a) Gift wrapping and packaging.
(b) A stationary shop.
(c) A private postal shop.
(d) A colonial post office.

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

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

4. At his new employment, Franklin gave up part of his pay for what?
(a) A community poker ante.
(b) A community beer till.
(c) A community horse racing ante.
(d) A community sports ante.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Franklin's response to those who played pranks on him when he did not pay into the pot?

2. Franklin saw nothing wrong with a little boasting, especially if he did what first?

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

4. Franklin loved his new life in Philadelphia and he became what?

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

(see the answer key)

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