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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Franklin learn about Governor Keith's letters of credit?
(a) They only carried value in America.
(b) They were worthless.
(c) They held minimal value abroad.
(d) They were of highest esteem.

2. Who offered to outfit a print shop for Franklin?
(a) A co-worker's father.
(b) A co-worker's cousin.
(c) A co-worker's uncle.
(d) His father.

3. What did a contact advised Franklin to do?
(a) Get a job working as a journalist.
(b) Get a job and learn about printing.
(c) Get a job with "The London Times".
(d) Return to the United States.

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

5. One of Franklin's former employers had expanded his business to include what?
(a) A stationary shop.
(b) Gift wrapping and packaging.
(c) A colonial post office.
(d) A private postal shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin later bought his ex-employer's newspaper when what took place?

2. Franklin dated and nearly married a woman, until her family forbade their courtship when they decided what?

3. Why did Franklin think it was unfair for him to be required to contribute a portion of his pay into this community pot?

4. Franklin wrote a number of controversial letters in whose newspaper under an anonymous name?

5. Who provided Franklin a letter of recommendation when en route home from Philadelphia?

(see the answer key)

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