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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. What was it Franklin did after the contact made his recommendation?
(a) Took a job at "The London Times".
(b) Took a job at Palmer's print house.
(c) Spent all his remaining money on lavish celebration.
(d) Took a job at Pallone's print shop.

2. Franklin took great pride when he lived in what fashion?
(a) Athletically.
(b) Frugally.
(c) Lavishly.
(d) Resourcefully.

3. 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 press room to composing room.
(d) From composing room to editing office.

4. Upon Franklin's return to Philadelphia, where did the Governor of Pennsylvania send him to pick out his own printing equipment?
(a) Holland.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

5. At his new employment, Franklin gave up part of his pay for what?
(a) A community poker ante.
(b) A community horse racing ante.
(c) A community beer till.
(d) A community sports ante.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon Franklin's promotion, what happened to the community ante?

2. When he ran away to New York, Franklin met William Bradford, who was described as the "first printer" and came from what locale?

3. How did the Read family regard Franklin rekindling his interest in Miss Read?

4. When Franklin returned to Philadelphia, the former governor did what?

5. Josiah was impressed by the letter of recommendation and allowed Franklin's return to Philadelphia to do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Keimer start his newspaper?

2. What did Franklin interject regarding religion at this point?

3. Why did Franklin return to America following his initial stay in England?

4. How did Franklin find his first job?

5. What relationship did Franklin establish with Deborah Read?

6. What work experience did Franklin gain in London?

7. Who was James Ralph and what was his relationship with Franklin?

8. How did Franklin nearly come to stay in London just before his departure for America?

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

10. What observation did Franklin make of those in public affairs?

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