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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On his first day in Philadelphia, as he walked down the road, Franklin passed what for the first time?
(a) The site of the future drafting of the Declaration of Independence.
(b) His future wife.
(c) The site of the future drafting of the Bill of Rights.
(d) The home he would someday own.

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

3. How did Franklin's former employer's expanded business compare to the man's print house?
(a) About equal.
(b) Much better.
(c) Worse.
(d) Only a little better.

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

5. Their first customer was referred to them by which of Franklin's friends?
(a) Joseph Watson.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Charles Osborne.
(d) George House.

Short Answer Questions

1. These three elements Franklin discovered as essential to a happy individual became what for him?

2. Franklin took a new job at what wages?

3. The members of the intellectual club Franklin belonged to pooled their books, but while their plan failed, it sparked Franklin's interest, and he eventually created a subscription library system that evolved into what?

4. What was Franklin's promotion at the second firm?

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

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