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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) He sought facts, not fiction.
(b) He lacked the writing talent.
(c) His life was too well known.
(d) He wanted the truth known.

2. Upon Franklin's promotion, what happened to the community ante?
(a) It got considerably higher.
(b) It got somewhat higher.
(c) There was no ante in his new position.
(d) It remained about the same.

3. Franklin regretted Miss Read's unfortunate marriage and did what?
(a) Set to pursue a platonic relationship while he dated others.
(b) Set to resume their old relationship.
(c) Set to pursue a platonic relationship.
(d) Set to resume a platonic relationship, but both still dated others.

4. Collins broke his word to Franklin several times, but when did the pair become estranged?
(a) After he threw Collins from a carriage.
(b) When he beat Collins.
(c) After he threw Collins overboard from a boat.
(d) When he sold Collins' books.

5. Why did the Governor of New York show an interest in meeting young Franklin upon his arrival this second time?
(a) His large collection of books.
(b) His letter of referral from Pennsylvania.
(c) He was the son of Josiah.
(d) He desired to open a print shop.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Franklin considered Ralph a good friend, but an expensive one who did what?

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

4. What occupation did Franklin's former co-worker venture into?

5. Franklin saw nothing wrong with a little boasting, especially if he did what first?

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