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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Franklin regretted Miss Read's unfortunate marriage and did what?
(a) Set to resume their old relationship.
(b) Set to pursue a platonic relationship.
(c) Set to resume a platonic relationship, but both still dated others.
(d) Set to pursue a platonic relationship while he dated others.

4. William Bradford referred Franklin to which son in Philadelphia, also a printer?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Ralph.
(c) James.
(d) Harold.

5. What old friend of Franklin's asked him for work (Franklin had none but told this friend he would hire him once he started his newspaper)?
(a) George Webb.
(b) George House.
(c) George West.
(d) George Walters.

6. Franklin said that when he thought about religion, he settled on what as the key factors of a successful and happy human being?
(a) Truth, sincerity, intelligence.
(b) Truth, sincerity, integrity.
(c) Trust, sincerity, integrity.
(d) Truth, simplicity, integrity.

7. What did Franklin convince a number of men to do?
(a) Stop gambling.
(b) Pay a lesser amount.
(c) Stop paying.
(d) Stop drinking.

8. When he ran away to New York, Franklin met William Bradford, who was described as the "first printer" and came from what locale?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Vermont.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) New York.

9. One of Franklin's former employers had expanded his business to include what?
(a) Gift wrapping and packaging.
(b) A colonial post office.
(c) A stationary shop.
(d) A private postal shop.

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

11. What did Franklin's new employer who encouraged him to return to America do suddenly?
(a) Died.
(b) Quit.
(c) Went bankrupt.
(d) Moved.

12. What did the co-worker who helped Franklin do when he was able to set up shop?
(a) Walked out.
(b) Failed to show up for work.
(c) Gave their notice.
(d) Set up some distance away.

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

14. Who was it Franklin provided his virtues list for?
(a) Future Americans.
(b) His son, William.
(c) All of his descendants.
(d) Some of his descendants.

15. Franklin courted which young lady before he left Philadelphia to select his printing equipment?
(a) Miss Reid.
(b) Miss Ralph.
(c) Miss Read.
(d) Miss Rodgers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his autobiography, the author noted the library became a popular hang-out for which individuals?

2. While waiting to set up his own shop, Franklin printed what for a colonial government?

3. His father received visits from important noble men which Franklin admired and also from friends seeking what?

4. How did those individuals who found the library a popular hangout benefit?

5. Franklin took great pride when he lived in what fashion?

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