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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Franklin's former employer and current competitor's business failed, he sold it to David Henry, who was what?
(a) An apprentice of Bradford.
(b) A member of Franklin's intellectual club.
(c) An old apprentice of Franklin.
(d) The brother-in-law of Miss Read.

2. Franklin made a final note about his not going to public church services as perhaps "blamable" but that he made no excuse as his purpose was to do what?
(a) Relate facts, and let chips fall as they may.
(b) Relate facts, not waste time.
(c) Relate facts, not make apologies for them.
(d) Relate facts, but ensure all are included.

3. What did Franklin regret about his stay in England?
(a) Little.
(b) Stayed too long.
(c) Much, but learned a lot.
(d) Did not stay longer.

4. How many virtues did Franklin live by from his twenties?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

5. Which college evolved from Franklin's endeavors in public education?
(a) University of Philadelphia, and later Arcadia University.
(b) University of Philadelphia, and later Eastern College.
(c) University of Philadelphia, and later Pennsylvania State University.
(d) University of Philadelphia, and later the University of Pennsylvania.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin's idea of a "good" human being is someone who treated others in what manner?

2. En route back to Philadelphia his first time, Franklin went to New York to meet Collins and took what with him?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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