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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Josiah and his second wife had how many children?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 8.

4. What did his new employer seek of Franklin?
(a) Put his print shop back in order.
(b) Obtain government work orders.
(c) Expand the print shop.
(d) Obtain new printing customers.

5. The members of the intellectual club Franklin belonged to pooled their books, but while their plan failed, it sparked Franklin's interest, and he eventually created a subscription library system that evolved into what?
(a) U.S. Library of Congress.
(b) Public library system of today.
(c) University of Pennsylvania library.
(d) Philadelphia private library.

Short Answer Questions

1. Josiah Franklin took his first wife and three children to America where they had how many more?

2. Franklin took a new job at what wages?

3. What did Franklin need to await before setting up business?

4. Which co-worker convinced Franklin to hold on a little longer with his new employer?

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

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