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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What problem was it Josiah cited why Franklin could not set up his own print shop upon his return from Philadelphia?
(a) Immaturity.
(b) Youth.
(c) Ran away.
(d) Insufficient experience.

3. Franklin hated his father's trade and dreamed of doing what instead?
(a) Raising horses.
(b) Going to sea.
(c) Becoming a politician.
(d) Becoming a soldier.

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

5. En route back to Philadelphia his first time, Franklin went to New York to meet Collins and took what with him?
(a) Both his and Collins' books.
(b) A gold watch.
(c) His father's Bible.
(d) His letter of referral.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did Franklin initially address his autobiography opening to?

3. Why did the Governor of New York show an interest in meeting young Franklin upon his arrival this second time?

4. Franklin courted which young lady before he left Philadelphia to select his printing equipment?

5. His father told him he might consider helping him out if Franklin did what?

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