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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was it Franklin did after the contact made his recommendation?
(a) Took a job at "The London Times".
(b) Took a job at Palmer's print house.
(c) Took a job at Pallone's print shop.
(d) Spent all his remaining money on lavish celebration.

3. What did Franklin regret about his stay in England?
(a) Stayed too long.
(b) Little.
(c) Much, but learned a lot.
(d) Did not stay longer.

4. Where was Franklin's second, even better job in London?
(a) Wells.
(b) Watts.
(c) Wills.
(d) Walls.

5. How did Franklin describe John Collins, a boy he befriended?
(a) Reclusive.
(b) Bookish.
(c) Outdoorish.
(d) Outgoing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Upon Franklin's promotion, what happened to the community ante?

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

4. What was Franklin's promotion at the second firm?

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

(see the answer key)

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