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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who did Mr. Whitefield set up an orphanage for in Georgia?
(a) Children of the poor whose parents died.
(b) Any children whose parents died.
(c) Children whose Christian parents died.
(d) Children whose indentured servant parents died.

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

4. What languages did Franklin learn during his lifetime?
(a) French, Italian, Dutch.
(b) French, Italian, Spanish.
(c) French,Russian, Spanish.
(d) German, Italian, Spanish.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Mr. Whitefield move on to from Philadelphia?

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

3. Franklin loved his new life in Philadelphia and he became what?

4. Upon Franklin's return to Philadelphia, where did the Governor of Pennsylvania send him to pick out his own printing equipment?

5. Why did the Governor of New York show an interest in meeting young Franklin upon his arrival this second time?

(see the answer key)

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