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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin took great pride when he lived in what fashion?
(a) Athletically.
(b) Resourcefully.
(c) Lavishly.
(d) Frugally.

2. What problem was it Josiah cited why Franklin could not set up his own print shop upon his return from Philadelphia?
(a) Ran away.
(b) Insufficient experience.
(c) Immaturity.
(d) Youth.

3. At his new employment, Franklin gave up part of his pay for what?
(a) A community poker ante.
(b) A community sports ante.
(c) A community beer till.
(d) A community horse racing ante.

4. Who provided Franklin a letter of recommendation when en route home from Philadelphia?
(a) William Bradford.
(b) Mayor of Philadelphia.
(c) Mayor of New York.
(d) Governor of the province.

5. What did a contact advised Franklin to do?
(a) Return to the United States.
(b) Get a job and learn about printing.
(c) Get a job working as a journalist.
(d) Get a job with "The London Times".

Short Answer Questions

1. On a brief trip to London, Franklin proposed what?

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

3. In printing colonial documents, Franklin met a number of what type of men?

4. Franklin said he felt he and other inventors needed to be _____, and therefore he would not profit from his inventions?

5. Why did the contact recommend this to Franklin?

(see the answer key)

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