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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who found Franklin in Philadelphia and encouraged him to return home?
(a) Robert Holmes, his uncle.
(b) Robert Holmes, a cousin.
(c) Robert Holmes, a family friend.
(d) Robert Holmes, his brother-in-law.

2. 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 drink.
(c) He did not gamble.
(d) He was saving for his print shop.

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

4. William Bradford referred Franklin to which son in Philadelphia, also a printer?
(a) Andrew.
(b) James.
(c) Harold.
(d) Ralph.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin said it made more sense to start at the beginning and learn which language?

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)?

3. What did a contact advised Franklin to do?

4. At his new employment, Franklin gave up part of his pay for what?

5. While waiting to set up his own shop, Franklin printed what for a colonial government?

(see the answer key)

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