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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When he ran away to New York, Franklin met William Bradford, who was described as the "first printer" and came from what locale?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Vermont.
(c) New York.
(d) Pennsylvania.

2. These three elements Franklin discovered as essential to a happy individual became what for him?
(a) His approach to business.
(b) His path in government.
(c) His true religion.
(d) His guide to the Bill of Rights.

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

4. After Franklin completed the task sought of him, what did the new employer do?
(a) Raised employees' wages.
(b) Sought more of Franklin with no pay increase.
(c) Remained content about his employees' work.
(d) Became disagreeable with his employees.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. William Bradford referred Franklin to which son in Philadelphia, also a printer?

2. Franklin considered Ralph a good friend, but an expensive one who did what?

3. What did Franklin convince a number of men to do?

4. What did Franklin spend his earnings on from his first job after going to London?

5. Franklin saw nothing wrong with a little boasting, especially if he did what first?

(see the answer key)

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