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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Collins broke his word to Franklin several times, but when did the pair become estranged?
(a) After he threw Collins overboard from a boat.
(b) After he threw Collins from a carriage.
(c) When he sold Collins' books.
(d) When he beat Collins.

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

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

4. 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?
(a) He wanted the truth known.
(b) His life was too well known.
(c) He sought facts, not fiction.
(d) He lacked the writing talent.

5. Franklin saw nothing wrong with a little boasting, especially if he did what first?
(a) Thanked God for the vanity.
(b) Announced he was being proud.
(c) Qualified that he was bragging first.
(d) Stipulated he was being honest.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In what other fields of employment did Franklin note some eventually found interest?

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

5. Which three friends did Franklin spend his last months in Philadelphia with?

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