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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Franklin said his father was an "agreeable" man but very traditional, serious, and what else?
(a) Important.
(b) Strict.
(c) Demanding.
(d) Religious.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he ran away to New York, Franklin met William Bradford, who was described as the "first printer" and came from what locale?

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

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

4. Upon Franklin's return to Philadelphia, where did the Governor of Pennsylvania send him to pick out his own printing equipment?

5. How did Franklin describe John Collins, a boy he befriended?

(see the answer key)

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