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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin's final competition was Bradford, who not only had a print shop, but ran what?
(a) A shipping business.
(b) An unreliable postal service.
(c) A stationary shop.
(d) The Pony Express service.

2. Rather than change the name of the paper, James did what?
(a) Made Benjamin Franklin the owner.
(b) Sold it to a friend and ran it for him.
(c) Made an older brother the owner.
(d) Made Josiah Franklin the owner.

3. Franklin believed in God and attended church how frequently?
(a) Twice weekly.
(b) Frequently.
(c) Seldomly.
(d) Weekly.

4. Who did Franklin initially address his autobiography opening to?
(a) His son, William.
(b) His wife, Mary Anne.
(c) His son, Benjamin, Jr.
(d) His daughter, Margaret.

5. Franklin's family had to hide their religion in England in what manner?
(a) Read the English Bible in secrecy.
(b) Held prayer sessions in secrecy.
(c) Read the Lutheran hymnal in secrecy.
(d) Held baptisms in secrecy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin's idea of a "good" human being is someone who treated others in what manner?

2. Franklin received assistance from other intellectual club members for his business, but the club also supported what?

3. What happened when a rival learned Franklin planned to start a newspaper?

4. How did Franklin eventually practice his faith?

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

(see the answer key)

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