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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who found Franklin in Philadelphia and encouraged him to return home?
(a) Robert Holmes, a family friend.
(b) Robert Holmes, his brother-in-law.
(c) Robert Holmes, a cousin.
(d) Robert Holmes, his uncle.

2. 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 was saving for his print shop.
(b) He prefered to spend on books.
(c) He did not drink.
(d) He did not gamble.

3. En route back to Philadelphia his first time, Franklin went to New York to meet Collins and took what with him?
(a) A gold watch.
(b) His letter of referral.
(c) Both his and Collins' books.
(d) His father's Bible.

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

5. Franklin saw nothing wrong with a little boasting, especially if he did what first?
(a) Announced he was being proud.
(b) Thanked God for the vanity.
(c) Qualified that he was bragging first.
(d) Stipulated he was being honest.

Short Answer Questions

1. His father received visits from important noble men which Franklin admired and also from friends seeking what?

2. When Franklin returned to Philadelphia, the former governor did what?

3. David Henry turned down an offer of a partnership with Franklin, but eventually had to close his business for what reason?

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

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

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