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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin noted he was honest about his achievements without being falsely humble or arrogant and stipulated he would have changed some details to look better but did not for what reason?
(a) He lacked the writing talent.
(b) His life was too well known.
(c) He sought facts, not fiction.
(d) He wanted the truth known.

2. Franklin wrote the Almanac to provide what?
(a) Religion, information, and gossip.
(b) Information, not politics or gossip.
(c) Information, both political and daily life.
(d) Information, helpful tips, and politics.

3. When Franklin's former employer and current competitor's business failed, he sold it to David Henry, who was what?
(a) An apprentice of Bradford.
(b) A member of Franklin's intellectual club.
(c) An old apprentice of Franklin.
(d) The brother-in-law of Miss Read.

4. What did Franklin spend his earnings on from his first job after going to London?
(a) Savings for his own print shop.
(b) Housing and entertainment.
(c) Housing and food.
(d) Lavish parties and books.

5. One friend, a minister, convinced Franklin to attend several sermons at his church and what resulted?
(a) He joined his friend's church.
(b) He returned to his previous church.
(c) He and the minister broke their friendship.
(d) He found the sermons church-serving.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin undertook the improvement of law enforcement, including the appointment of non-biased policemen and what else?

2. Where did Mr. Whitefield move on to from Philadelphia?

3. How successful was Franklin's funding proposal for the hospital?

4. How did Franklin arrive in Philadelphia on his initial trip?

5. What project did Franklin undertake subsequent to the public hospital?

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