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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin hated his father's trade and dreamed of doing what instead?
(a) Becoming a soldier.
(b) Going to sea.
(c) Raising horses.
(d) Becoming a politician.

2. One of Franklin's former employers had expanded his business to include what?
(a) A private postal shop.
(b) A colonial post office.
(c) Gift wrapping and packaging.
(d) A stationary shop.

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

4. Franklin saw nothing wrong with a little boasting, especially if he did what first?
(a) Qualified that he was bragging first.
(b) Announced he was being proud.
(c) Stipulated he was being honest.
(d) Thanked God for the vanity.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. David Henry turned down an offer of a partnership with Franklin, but eventually had to close his business for what reason?

3. Franklin wrote a number of controversial letters in whose newspaper under an anonymous name?

4. When did Franklin first write his Poor Richard's Almanac?

5. Who found Franklin in Philadelphia and encouraged him to return home?

(see the answer key)

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