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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Governor of New York show an interest in meeting young Franklin upon his arrival this second time?
(a) He was the son of Josiah.
(b) His large collection of books.
(c) His letter of referral from Pennsylvania.
(d) He desired to open a print shop.

2. On his first day in Philadelphia, as he walked down the road, Franklin passed what for the first time?
(a) The site of the future drafting of the Declaration of Independence.
(b) The site of the future drafting of the Bill of Rights.
(c) His future wife.
(d) The home he would someday own.

3. 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.

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

5. In Philadelphia, Franklin soon worked for Mr. Bradford's son, Andrew, and what other printer?
(a) Stanley Cramer.
(b) Samuel Keimer.
(c) Stephen Klein.
(d) Samuel Kramer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Franklin regret about his stay in England?

3. At his new employment, Franklin gave up part of his pay for what?

4. What was Franklin's response to those who played pranks on him when he did not pay into the pot?

5. Franklin returned to Pennsylvania to become a clerk in whose new business?

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