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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin borrowed books from a shop which later inspired him to do what?
(a) Open a bookshop in Philadelphia.
(b) Open a private library in Philadelphia.
(c) Open a bookshop in New York City.
(d) Open a public library system in America.

2. David Henry turned down an offer of a partnership with Franklin, but eventually had to close his business for what reason?
(a) Poor health.
(b) Poor money management.
(c) He married and moved.
(d) He went to jail for refusing to reveal a source.

3. Franklin was a founding member of an intellectual club bearing what name?
(a) JUNCO.
(b) JUNTO.
(c) JACKAL
(d) JAGUAR.

4. Why did the contact recommend this to Franklin?
(a) He would be better off when he returned to America and set up shop.
(b) He would gain international experience in London.
(c) Working in London would help build his reputation.
(d) He would be better off if he returned to America as he had no credit.

5. James started his own newspaper in the early 1720s he called what?
(a) Middletown Press.
(b) The Philadelphia Enquirer.
(c) Boston Glove.
(d) The New England Courant.

6. Franklin loved his new life in Philadelphia and he became what?
(a) A part-time university student.
(b) Frequent at the library.
(c) Quite popular.
(d) Very busy at work.

7. Rather than change the name of the paper, James did what?
(a) Made Josiah Franklin the owner.
(b) Made Benjamin Franklin the owner.
(c) Sold it to a friend and ran it for him.
(d) Made an older brother the owner.

8. His former co-worker's father did not pay for the business as he had promised, so what did he and Franklin agree to?
(a) He would take up another trade and help Franklin.
(b) He would sell his two horses to help Franklin.
(c) He would sell stationary in Franklin's shop.
(d) Go their separate ways.

9. In Philadelphia, Franklin soon worked for Mr. Bradford's son, Andrew, and what other printer?
(a) Stephen Klein.
(b) Samuel Kramer.
(c) Stanley Cramer.
(d) Samuel Keimer.

10. What was Franklin's promotion at the second firm?
(a) From press room to editing office.
(b) From composing room to press room.
(c) From composing room to editing office.
(d) From press room to composing room.

11. Franklin dated and nearly married a woman, until her family forbade their courtship when they decided what?
(a) His politics were too uncertain.
(b) His business would fail.
(c) He was dating Miss Read also.
(d) He had no religious values.

12. His father told him he might consider helping him out if Franklin did what?
(a) Earned half the cost of his business first.
(b) Saved a good portion of what he needed.
(c) Worked in the printing trade for several more years.
(d) Earned his passage back to Philadelphia.

13. Josiah was impressed by the letter of recommendation and allowed Franklin's return to Philadelphia to do what?
(a) Work for two more years.
(b) Work for anothre year.
(c) Work in a trade other than printing.
(d) Work for a few more years.

14. What did Franklin spend his earnings on from his first job after going to London?
(a) Lavish parties and books.
(b) Savings for his own print shop.
(c) Housing and entertainment.
(d) Housing and food.

15. Where was Franklin's second, even better job in London?
(a) Watts.
(b) Walls.
(c) Wills.
(d) Wells.

Short Answer Questions

1. Collins broke his word to Franklin several times, but when did the pair become estranged?

2. While he was good at writing, Franklin failed math, so Josiah put him to work in what business he operated?

3. What did his new employer seek of Franklin?

4. What problem was it Josiah cited why Franklin could not set up his own print shop upon his return from Philadelphia?

5. After Franklin completed the task sought of him, what did the new employer do?

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