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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Franklin returned to Pennsylvania to become a clerk in whose new business?
(a) Mr. Denham's.
(b) Mr. Denfield's.
(c) Mr. Denny's.
(d) Mr. Denman's.

3. Franklin became the Postmaster and had the opportunity to do what?
(a) Travel around America.
(b) Travel around Europe.
(c) Travel around Pennsylvania.
(d) Travel around England.

4. Franklin's family had to hide their religion in England in what manner?
(a) Held baptisms in secrecy.
(b) Read the Lutheran hymnal in secrecy.
(c) Read the English Bible in secrecy.
(d) Held prayer sessions in secrecy.

5. 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?
(a) The Royal Council.
(b) The Royal Court.
(c) The King.
(d) The Parliment.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which department did Franklin lobby for in Philadelphia that other cities simulated but he claimed was the best?

2. Why did Franklin think it was unfair for him to be required to contribute a portion of his pay into this community pot?

3. In Chapter XII, who was the new governor sent from England?

4. Franklin borrowed books from a shop which later inspired him to do what?

5. Who provided Franklin a letter of recommendation when en route home from Philadelphia?

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