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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin wrote a number of controversial letters in whose newspaper under an anonymous name?
(a) Keimer.
(b) Kramer.
(c) Bradford.
(d) Webb.

2. Why did the contact recommend this to Franklin?
(a) He would be better off when he returned to America and set up shop.
(b) He would gain international experience in London.
(c) Working in London would help build his reputation.
(d) He would be better off if he returned to America as he had no credit.

3. What did Franklin regret about his stay in England?
(a) Much, but learned a lot.
(b) Did not stay longer.
(c) Little.
(d) Stayed too long.

4. Franklin said his father was an "agreeable" man but very traditional, serious, and what else?
(a) Strict.
(b) Religious.
(c) Important.
(d) Demanding.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many virtues did Franklin live by from his twenties?

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

3. Franklin regretted Miss Read's unfortunate marriage and did what?

4. What did Franklin institute using the building that Mr. Whitefield built?

5. Franklin hated his father's trade and dreamed of doing what instead?

(see the answer key)

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