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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin said his father was an "agreeable" man but very traditional, serious, and what else?
(a) Religious.
(b) Demanding.
(c) Important.
(d) Strict.

2. In what other fields of employment did Franklin note some eventually found interest?
(a) Financial and medical.
(b) Legal and medical.
(c) Military and political.
(d) Legal and political.

3. While he was good at writing, Franklin failed math, so Josiah put him to work in what business he operated?
(a) Tallow-chandler and soap.
(b) Baking.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Tanning.

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

5. What was Franklin's response to those who played pranks on him when he did not pay into the pot?
(a) Stood firm and refused to pay.
(b) Left the firm.
(c) Convinced the others not to pay also.
(d) He eventually caved in and paid.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who found Franklin in Philadelphia and encouraged him to return home?

3. Josiah and his second wife had how many children?

4. Josiah Franklin took his first wife and three children to America where they had how many more?

5. In Philadelphia, Franklin soon worked for Mr. Bradford's son, Andrew, and what other printer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Franklin's education during his youth?

2. How did Franklin approach going to church after a minister friend convinced him to attend his services?

3. What happened in the way of employment for Franklin when Mr. Denham died suddenly?

4. How did Franklin track his surname?

5. What was Franklin's opinion of what he termed "seeming magnitude" of undertakings?

6. What did Franklin discover had happened to Miss Read during his 18-month absence?

7. What happened when Franklin set to resume his relationship with Miss Read?

8. What were the advantages of Franklin being a member of JUNTO?

9. Where was Franklin among the children his father, Josiah, had?

10. What did Franklin confess he would have done regarding the details of his story but lacked the talent to accomplish?

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