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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In London, Franklin learned what about Governor Keith?
(a) His word was worthless outside America.
(b) His reputation is unsavory.
(c) His reputation was excellent.
(d) He is word was worth little in England.

2. How did Franklin arrive in Philadelphia on his initial trip?
(a) Hungry, but otherwise reasonable.
(b) Tired and dirty, but not hungry.
(c) Tired, but clean.
(d) Hungry, dirty, tired.

3. When Franklin asked for three pennies worth of something at a bakery in Philadelphia, he received three giant rolls and realized what?
(a) Not all the colonies were culturally identical.
(b) Prices were relatively the same in the colonies.
(c) He would run out of money within two days.
(d) He should ask the prices first.

4. In Franklin's first library system, subscribers paid the cost of how many books as a fee?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

5. What was Franklin's promotion at the second firm?
(a) From press room to editing office.
(b) From composing room to editing office.
(c) From press room to composing room.
(d) From composing room to press room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin's final competition was Bradford, who not only had a print shop, but ran what?

2. What are other traits Franklin believed a "good" individual had?

3. How did those individuals who found the library a popular hangout benefit?

4. Franklin dated and nearly married a woman, until her family forbade their courtship when they decided what?

5. How did Franklin's former employer's expanded business compare to the man's print house?

(see the answer key)

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