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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin dated and nearly married a woman, until her family forbade their courtship when they decided what?
(a) His politics were too uncertain.
(b) His business would fail.
(c) He was dating Miss Read also.
(d) He had no religious values.

2. 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 Walters.
(b) George House.
(c) George West.
(d) George Webb.

3. Franklin's idea of a "good" human being is someone who treated others in what manner?
(a) Nicely.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Respectfully.
(d) Faithfully.

4. Franklin believed in God and attended church how frequently?
(a) Seldomly.
(b) Frequently.
(c) Twice weekly.
(d) Weekly.

5. Franklin later bought his ex-employer's newspaper when what took place?
(a) Ex-employer died.
(b) Ex-employer retired, returned to England.
(c) Ex-employer was jailed.
(d) Ex-employer's paper began to fail.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Franklin's new friend, Ralph, admit to him?

3. Why did the contact recommend this to Franklin?

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

5. Who was it Franklin provided his virtues list for?

(see the answer key)

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