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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what other fields of employment did Franklin note some eventually found interest?
(a) Military and political.
(b) Legal and political.
(c) Financial and medical.
(d) Legal and medical.

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

3. Why did Franklin think it was unfair for him to be required to contribute a portion of his pay into this community pot?
(a) He did not gamble.
(b) He was saving for his print shop.
(c) He did not drink.
(d) He prefered to spend on books.

4. Upon Franklin's promotion, what happened to the community ante?
(a) It got somewhat higher.
(b) It remained about the same.
(c) It got considerably higher.
(d) There was no ante in his new position.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Franklin considered Ralph a good friend, but an expensive one who did what?

3. When Franklin returned to Philadelphia, the former governor did what?

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

5. At age 12, Franklin was indentured to James, his older brother, until he was how old?

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