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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. His father told him he might consider helping him out if Franklin did what?
(a) Earned half the cost of his business first.
(b) Worked in the printing trade for several more years.
(c) Saved a good portion of what he needed.
(d) Earned his passage back to Philadelphia.

2. 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) Holland.
(d) England.

3. While he was good at writing, Franklin failed math, so Josiah put him to work in what business he operated?
(a) Tanning.
(b) Tallow-chandler and soap.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Baking.

4. Josiah was impressed by the letter of recommendation and allowed Franklin's return to Philadelphia to do what?
(a) Work in a trade other than printing.
(b) Work for two more years.
(c) Work for a few more years.
(d) Work for anothre year.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. His father received visits from important noble men which Franklin admired and also from friends seeking what?

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

3. Rather than change the name of the paper, James did what?

4. William Bradford referred Franklin to which son in Philadelphia, also a printer?

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

(see the answer key)

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