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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Franklin asked for three pennies worth of something at a bakery in Philadelphia, he received three giant rolls and realized what?
(a) Prices were relatively the same in the colonies.
(b) Not all the colonies were culturally identical.
(c) He would run out of money within two days.
(d) He should ask the prices first.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin saw nothing wrong with a little boasting, especially if he did what first?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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