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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 and Collins parted ways for a time after an argument about the equal education of women where Franklin took which position?
(a) For, with some limitations.
(b) Against.
(c) For.
(d) Against, with limited exceptions.

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

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

4. When Franklin's former employer and current competitor's business failed, he sold it to David Henry, who was what?
(a) A member of Franklin's intellectual club.
(b) An apprentice of Bradford.
(c) The brother-in-law of Miss Read.
(d) An old apprentice of Franklin.

5. Franklin received assistance from other intellectual club members for his business, but the club also supported what?
(a) Benjamin's ex-employer's ventures.
(b) Religious organizations.
(c) His political excursions.
(d) Scientific research Benjamin opposes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Franklin arrive in Philadelphia on his initial trip?

2. Franklin regretted Miss Read's unfortunate marriage and did what?

3. How many virtues did Franklin live by from his twenties?

4. Franklin saw nothing wrong with a little boasting, especially if he did what first?

5. What was it Franklin discovered in the end regarding his virtues?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What work experience did Franklin gain in London?

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

6. What took place upon Franklin's return to Boston in hopes of gaining his father's consent?

7. What problem did Franklin encounter with a community beer till at Watt's?

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

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

10. How did Franklin track his surname?

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