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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. His father received visits from important noble men which Franklin admired and also from friends seeking what?
(a) Money.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Advice.
(d) Food.

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

3. How successful was Franklin's funding proposal for the hospital?
(a) Funding was somewhat slower than in the initial plan.
(b) Funding was soon more than in the original plan.
(c) Funding was about in accordance with the original plan.
(d) Funding was far slower than in the initial plan.

4. Two expenses that the colonists sought repayment of were what?
(a) A fireworks display, crops.
(b) Crops, farm animals,
(c) A fireworks display, horses and carriages.
(d) Crops, horses and carriages.

5. Why did the Governor of New York show an interest in meeting young Franklin upon his arrival this second time?
(a) He desired to open a print shop.
(b) He was the son of Josiah.
(c) His large collection of books.
(d) His letter of referral from Pennsylvania.

Short Answer Questions

1. A new preacher named Mr. Whitefield arrived in Philadelphia in what year?

2. Franklin considered Ralph a good friend, but an expensive one who did what?

3. What was Franklin's promotion at the second firm?

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

5. Franklin said his father was an "agreeable" man but very traditional, serious, and what else?

(see the answer key)

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