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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin saw nothing wrong with a little boasting, especially if he did what first?
(a) Stipulated he was being honest.
(b) Thanked God for the vanity.
(c) Qualified that he was bragging first.
(d) Announced he was being proud.

2. Who did Franklin initially address his autobiography opening to?
(a) His son, William.
(b) His daughter, Margaret.
(c) His wife, Mary Anne.
(d) His son, Benjamin, Jr.

3. On his first day in Philadelphia, as he walked down the road, Franklin passed what for the first time?
(a) The home he would someday own.
(b) The site of the future drafting of the Bill of Rights.
(c) His future wife.
(d) The site of the future drafting of the Declaration of Independence.

4. Why did the Governor of New York show an interest in meeting young Franklin upon his arrival this second time?
(a) His letter of referral from Pennsylvania.
(b) He was the son of Josiah.
(c) He desired to open a print shop.
(d) His large collection of books.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. En route back to Philadelphia his first time, Franklin went to New York to meet Collins and took what with him?

3. Rather than change the name of the paper, James did what?

4. Who found Franklin in Philadelphia and encouraged him to return home?

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

(see the answer key)

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