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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Franklin's promotion at the second firm?
(a) From press room to composing room.
(b) From press room to editing office.
(c) From composing room to press room.
(d) From composing room to editing office.

2. Their first customer was referred to them by which of Franklin's friends?
(a) George House.
(b) Charles Osborne.
(c) Joseph Watson.
(d) George Washington.

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

4. Franklin later bought his ex-employer's newspaper when what took place?
(a) Ex-employer's paper began to fail.
(b) Ex-employer died.
(c) Ex-employer was jailed.
(d) Ex-employer retired, returned to England.

5. Which department did Franklin lobby for in Philadelphia that other cities simulated but he claimed was the best?
(a) Water.
(b) Garbage.
(c) Sewer.
(d) Fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his autobiography, what point did Franklin devote the most pages to?

2. Franklin saw nothing wrong with a little boasting, especially if he did what first?

3. Josiah was impressed by the letter of recommendation and allowed Franklin's return to Philadelphia to do what?

4. In Franklin's first library system, subscribers paid the cost of how many books as a fee?

5. When did Franklin first write his Poor Richard's Almanac?

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