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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Josiah and his second wife had how many children?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 8.
(d) 4.

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

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 desired to open a print shop.
(c) He was the son of Josiah.
(d) His large collection of books.

5. Franklin loved his new life in Philadelphia and he became what?
(a) A part-time university student.
(b) Very busy at work.
(c) Quite popular.
(d) Frequent at the library.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Franklin and Collins parted ways for a time after an argument about the equal education of women where Franklin took which position?

3. Josiah Franklin took his first wife and three children to America where they had how many more?

4. Who provided Franklin a letter of recommendation when en route home from Philadelphia?

5. Franklin noted he was honest about his achievements without being falsely humble or arrogant and stipulated he would have changed some details to look better but did not for what reason?

(see the answer key)

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