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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Franklin's former employer and current competitor's business failed, he sold it to David Henry, who was what?
(a) An old apprentice of Franklin.
(b) An apprentice of Bradford.
(c) The brother-in-law of Miss Read.
(d) A member of Franklin's intellectual club.

2. At his new employment, Franklin gave up part of his pay for what?
(a) A community poker ante.
(b) A community beer till.
(c) A community sports ante.
(d) A community horse racing ante.

3. In London, Franklin learned what about Governor Keith?
(a) His word was worthless outside America.
(b) He is word was worth little in England.
(c) His reputation was excellent.
(d) His reputation is unsavory.

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

5. 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 Declaration of Independence.
(c) The site of the future drafting of the Bill of Rights.
(d) The home he would someday own.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occupation did Franklin's former co-worker venture into?

2. Which three friends did Franklin spend his last months in Philadelphia with?

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

4. How did Franklin's former employer's expanded business compare to the man's print house?

5. What was the title of the pamphlet Franklin wrote about paper money, a raging debate at the time?

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