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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Franklin first write his Poor Richard's Almanac?
(a) 1732.
(b) 1734.
(c) 1736.
(d) 1730.

2. What problem was it Josiah cited why Franklin could not set up his own print shop upon his return from Philadelphia?
(a) Youth.
(b) Ran away.
(c) Insufficient experience.
(d) Immaturity.

3. Who would appoint a grand-president?
(a) Male property owners over 21.
(b) The crown.
(c) Colonial governments.
(d) Colonial landowners.

4. Franklin received assistance from other intellectual club members for his business, but the club also supported what?
(a) Scientific research Benjamin opposes.
(b) Religious organizations.
(c) His political excursions.
(d) Benjamin's ex-employer's ventures.

5. What occupation did Franklin's former co-worker venture into?
(a) Farming.
(b) Shipping.
(c) Stationary retail.
(d) Nursing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Franklin dated and nearly married a woman, until her family forbade their courtship when they decided what?

3. What did Franklin convince a number of men to do?

4. Franklin assisted the postmaster of Philadelphia, a position that did what?

5. What were some of the inventions of Franklin's beyond his stove?

(see the answer key)

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