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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Franklin asked for three pennies worth of something at a bakery in Philadelphia, he received three giant rolls and realized what?
(a) Not all the colonies were culturally identical.
(b) He would run out of money within two days.
(c) He should ask the prices first.
(d) Prices were relatively the same in the colonies.

3. Franklin took a new job at what wages?
(a) Equal wages, but longer hours.
(b) Higher.
(c) Equal.
(d) Lower.

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

5. At age 12, Franklin was indentured to James, his older brother, until he was how old?
(a) 21.
(b) 18.
(c) 25.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who offered to outfit a print shop for Franklin?

3. What did the co-worker who helped Franklin do when he was able to set up shop?

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

5. At his new employment, Franklin gave up part of his pay for what?

(see the answer key)

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