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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While waiting to set up his own shop, Franklin printed what for a colonial government?
(a) Land deeds.
(b) Colonial decrees.
(c) Money.
(d) Birth, death certificates.

2. What did Franklin hope would result when he included his collection of virtues in his autobiography?
(a) They "may follow the example and spare themselves regret."
(b) They "may follow my virtues and achieve the reward."
(c) They "may follow my example or similar virtues guidance."
(d) They "may follow the example and reap the benefit."

3. The British troops' march was disastrous and most of the men were killed or wounded, and the rest fled back where?
(a) New York.
(b) Boston.
(c) Baltimore.
(d) Philadelphia.

4. Franklin wrote that if you performed an act of kindness for a person, what would that person do?
(a) Return the favor when a future need arose.
(b) Seek out another and perform a kindness.
(c) Let others know about the favor they received.
(d) Be very appreciative and thank you.

5. Who offered to outfit a print shop for Franklin?
(a) A co-worker's father.
(b) His father.
(c) A co-worker's uncle.
(d) A co-worker's cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Two expenses that the colonists sought repayment of were what?

2. As Franklin was readying to leave, Lord Loudoun arrived from England and said he had been sent to settle matters so who would not be bothered?

3. Which colleges awarded Franklin honorary degrees?

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

5. What did Franklin's new employer who encouraged him to return to America do suddenly?

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