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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Josiah and his second wife had how many children?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 8.
(d) 4.

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

4. Subscribers signed a promissory note and agreed to pay what for any book they did not return?
(a) Two week's of their salary.
(b) Twice the book's value.
(c) Their entire subscription fee.
(d) The book's value.

5. En route back to Philadelphia his first time, Franklin went to New York to meet Collins and took what with him?
(a) His letter of referral.
(b) A gold watch.
(c) Both his and Collins' books.
(d) His father's Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what other fields of employment did Franklin note some eventually found interest?

2. Franklin's family had to hide their religion in England in what manner?

3. Who did Mr. Whitefield set up an orphanage for in Georgia?

4. William Bradford referred Franklin to which son in Philadelphia, also a printer?

5. Why did the contact recommend this to Franklin?

(see the answer key)

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