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

2. What did Franklin learn about Governor Keith's letters of credit?
(a) They were worthless.
(b) They held minimal value abroad.
(c) They were of highest esteem.
(d) They only carried value in America.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin believed in God and attended church how frequently?

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

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

4. In Franklin's first library system, subscribers paid the cost of how many books as a fee?

5. Which three friends did Franklin spend his last months in Philadelphia with?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Franklin find his first job?

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

3. What was Franklin's response to Keimer's newspaper?

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

5. What did Franklin later do in regard to Keimer's newspaper?

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

7. How did Franklin find Keimer had fared during his 18-month absence in London?

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

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

10. How did Franklin track his surname?

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