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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin borrowed books from a shop which later inspired him to do what?
(a) Open a bookshop in New York City.
(b) Open a bookshop in Philadelphia.
(c) Open a public library system in America.
(d) Open a private library in Philadelphia.

2. James Franklin was jailed for how long for not revealing a source?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 1 month.

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) Ran away.
(d) Insufficient experience.

4. Franklin returned to Pennsylvania to become a clerk in whose new business?
(a) Mr. Denfield's.
(b) Mr. Denman's.
(c) Mr. Denny's.
(d) Mr. Denham's.

5. When he ran away to New York, Franklin met William Bradford, who was described as the "first printer" and came from what locale?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) New York.
(d) Vermont.

Short Answer Questions

1. Josiah Franklin took his first wife and three children to America where they had how many more?

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

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

4. While he was good at writing, Franklin failed math, so Josiah put him to work in what business he operated?

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

(see the answer key)

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