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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Josiah and his second wife had how many children?
(a) 6.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

2. While he was good at writing, Franklin failed math, so Josiah put him to work in what business he operated?
(a) Tallow-chandler and soap.
(b) Tanning.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Baking.

3. What was Franklin's response to those who played pranks on him when he did not pay into the pot?
(a) He eventually caved in and paid.
(b) Convinced the others not to pay also.
(c) Stood firm and refused to pay.
(d) Left the firm.

4. James Franklin was jailed for how long for not revealing a source?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 3 months.

5. Which three friends did Franklin spend his last months in Philadelphia with?
(a) Joseph Osborne, Charles Watson, James Ralph.
(b) Charles Osborne, Joseph Watson, James Ralph.
(c) Charles Osborne, Joseph Watson, Ralph James.
(d) Charles Osborne, James Watson, Joseph Ralph.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. William Bradford referred Franklin to which son in Philadelphia, also a printer?

4. Franklin took a new job at what wages?

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

(see the answer key)

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