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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James started his own newspaper in the early 1720s he called what?
(a) Boston Glove.
(b) The New England Courant.
(c) Middletown Press.
(d) The Philadelphia Enquirer.

2. How did Franklin arrive in Philadelphia on his initial trip?
(a) Tired, but clean.
(b) Hungry, but otherwise reasonable.
(c) Tired and dirty, but not hungry.
(d) Hungry, dirty, tired.

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

4. Franklin's family had to hide their religion in England in what manner?
(a) Held baptisms in secrecy.
(b) Read the English Bible in secrecy.
(c) Read the Lutheran hymnal in secrecy.
(d) Held prayer sessions in secrecy.

5. 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 desired to open a print shop.
(c) He was the son of Josiah.
(d) His letter of referral from Pennsylvania.

Short Answer Questions

1. En route back to Philadelphia his first time, Franklin went to New York to meet Collins and took what with him?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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