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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Josiah Franklin took his first wife and three children to America where they had how many more?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

2. Who found Franklin in Philadelphia and encouraged him to return home?
(a) Robert Holmes, a cousin.
(b) Robert Holmes, his uncle.
(c) Robert Holmes, his brother-in-law.
(d) Robert Holmes, a family friend.

3. Franklin courted which young lady before he left Philadelphia to select his printing equipment?
(a) Miss Reid.
(b) Miss Rodgers.
(c) Miss Read.
(d) Miss Ralph.

4. Upon Franklin's return to Philadelphia, where did the Governor of Pennsylvania send him to pick out his own printing equipment?
(a) Germany.
(b) Holland.
(c) England.
(d) France.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin noted the oldest son being apprenticed in a smithing trade was a tradition that went how far back?

2. When he ran away to New York, Franklin met William Bradford, who was described as the "first printer" and came from what locale?

3. What problem was it Josiah cited why Franklin could not set up his own print shop upon his return from Philadelphia?

4. When Franklin asked for three pennies worth of something at a bakery in Philadelphia, he received three giant rolls and realized what?

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

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