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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Franklin describe John Collins, a boy he befriended?
(a) Reclusive.
(b) Bookish.
(c) Outdoorish.
(d) Outgoing.

2. In his autobiography, the author noted the library became a popular hang-out for which individuals?
(a) Intellectual club members.
(b) Travelers.
(c) Students.
(d) Bored youth.

3. Franklin hated his father's trade and dreamed of doing what instead?
(a) Becoming a soldier.
(b) Going to sea.
(c) Raising horses.
(d) Becoming a politician.

4. Franklin and Collins parted ways for a time after an argument about the equal education of women where Franklin took which position?
(a) For, with some limitations.
(b) Against, with limited exceptions.
(c) For.
(d) Against.

5. How did the Read family regard Franklin rekindling his interest in Miss Read?
(a) Favored it.
(b) Unconcerned.
(c) Disapproved.
(d) Uncertain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon Franklin's return to Philadelphia, where did the Governor of Pennsylvania send him to pick out his own printing equipment?

2. In reading his autobiography, one can see that Franklin fell into what category?

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

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

5. When the House legalized paper tender, it awarded the contract to print the money to which printer?

(see the answer key)

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