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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. James started his own newspaper in the early 1720s he called what?
(a) The Philadelphia Enquirer.
(b) Middletown Press.
(c) The New England Courant.
(d) Boston Glove.

2. Franklin received assistance from other intellectual club members for his business, but the club also supported what?
(a) Religious organizations.
(b) Benjamin's ex-employer's ventures.
(c) His political excursions.
(d) Scientific research Benjamin opposes.

3. What old friend of Franklin's asked him for work (Franklin had none but told this friend he would hire him once he started his newspaper)?
(a) George House.
(b) George Webb.
(c) George Walters.
(d) George West.

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

5. Where was Franklin's second, even better job in London?
(a) Wells.
(b) Wills.
(c) Walls.
(d) Watts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin was a founding member of an intellectual club bearing what name?

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

3. Franklin hated his father's trade and dreamed of doing what instead?

4. What did a contact advised Franklin to do?

5. Franklin noted he was honest about his achievements without being falsely humble or arrogant and stipulated he would have changed some details to look better but did not for what reason?

(see the answer key)

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