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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his autobiography, what point did Franklin devote the most pages to?
(a) His virtues plan.
(b) His father.
(c) His view of religion.
(d) His courtship of Miss Read.

2. Franklin took great pride when he lived in what fashion?
(a) Frugally.
(b) Resourcefully.
(c) Lavishly.
(d) Athletically.

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

4. At his new employment, Franklin gave up part of his pay for what?
(a) A community poker ante.
(b) A community sports ante.
(c) A community beer till.
(d) A community horse racing ante.

5. What did Franklin hope would result when he included his collection of virtues in his autobiography?
(a) They "may follow my example or similar virtues guidance."
(b) They "may follow my virtues and achieve the reward."
(c) They "may follow the example and spare themselves regret."
(d) They "may follow the example and reap the benefit."

Short Answer Questions

1. One of Franklin's former employers had expanded his business to include what?

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

3. One advantage of his intellectual club was to network with other intellectuals, most importantly those who could provide what?

4. Where was Franklin's second, even better job in London?

5. Who did Franklin initially address his autobiography opening to?

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