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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James Franklin was jailed for how long for not revealing a source?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 3 months.

2. His father received visits from important noble men which Franklin admired and also from friends seeking what?
(a) Food.
(b) Advice.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Money.

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

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

5. Josiah was impressed by the letter of recommendation and allowed Franklin's return to Philadelphia to do what?
(a) Work in a trade other than printing.
(b) Work for anothre year.
(c) Work for a few more years.
(d) Work for two more years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what other fields of employment did Franklin note some eventually found interest?

3. How did Franklin describe John Collins, a boy he befriended?

4. Josiah and his second wife had how many children?

5. On his first day in Philadelphia, as he walked down the road, Franklin passed what for the first time?

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