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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James started his own newspaper in the early 1720s he called what?
(a) Middletown Press.
(b) The Philadelphia Enquirer.
(c) The New England Courant.
(d) Boston Glove.

2. What was the title of the pamphlet Franklin wrote about paper money, a raging debate at the time?
(a) "The Ten Reasons Justifying Paper Currency."
(b) "The Nature and Necessity of Paper Currency."
(c) "The Necessityand Benefits of Paper Currency."
(d) "The Need for Paper Currency."

3. Why did Franklin think it was unfair for him to be required to contribute a portion of his pay into this community pot?
(a) He did not drink.
(b) He did not gamble.
(c) He prefered to spend on books.
(d) He was saving for his print shop.

4. Why did the Governor of New York show an interest in meeting young Franklin upon his arrival this second time?
(a) He was the son of Josiah.
(b) His large collection of books.
(c) He desired to open a print shop.
(d) His letter of referral from Pennsylvania.

5. When Franklin returned to Philadelphia, the former governor did what?
(a) Passed by without a word.
(b) Ducked into the nearest shop on the street.
(c) Turned and walked away.
(d) Approached him, apologized profusely.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Franklin arrive in Philadelphia on his initial trip?

2. Josiah was impressed by the letter of recommendation and allowed Franklin's return to Philadelphia to do what?

3. What did Franklin learn about Governor Keith's letters of credit?

4. One of Franklin's former employers had expanded his business to include what?

5. Rather than change the name of the paper, James did what?

(see the answer key)

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