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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. William Bradford referred Franklin to which son in Philadelphia, also a printer?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Andrew.
(c) James.
(d) Harold.

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

3. En route back to Philadelphia his first time, Franklin went to New York to meet Collins and took what with him?
(a) His letter of referral.
(b) Both his and Collins' books.
(c) A gold watch.
(d) His father's Bible.

4. 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 home he would someday own.
(c) His future wife.
(d) The site of the future drafting of the Bill of Rights.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Franklin's second, even better job in London?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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