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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin courted which young lady before he left Philadelphia to select his printing equipment?
(a) Miss Ralph.
(b) Miss Rodgers.
(c) Miss Reid.
(d) Miss Read.

2. Franklin noted the oldest son being apprenticed in a smithing trade was a tradition that went how far back?
(a) 300 years.
(b) 100 years.
(c) 1,000 years.
(d) 500 years.

3. What did the co-worker who helped Franklin do when he was able to set up shop?
(a) Walked out.
(b) Set up some distance away.
(c) Failed to show up for work.
(d) Gave their notice.

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

5. What did Franklin convince a number of men to do?
(a) Stop gambling.
(b) Stop drinking.
(c) Pay a lesser amount.
(d) Stop paying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Franklin learn about Governor Keith's letters of credit?

2. Josiah Franklin took his first wife and three children to America where they had how many more?

3. What did Franklin need to await before setting up business?

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

5. Which co-worker convinced Franklin to hold on a little longer with his new employer?

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