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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. 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) Blacksmith.
(c) Baking.
(d) Tanning.

2. 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) Set up some distance away.
(d) Gave their notice.

3. What did a contact advised Franklin to do?
(a) Get a job and learn about printing.
(b) Get a job working as a journalist.
(c) Get a job with "The London Times".
(d) Return to the United States.

4. What occupation did Franklin's former co-worker venture into?
(a) Stationary retail.
(b) Shipping.
(c) Nursing.
(d) Farming.

5. Franklin was a founding member of an intellectual club bearing what name?
(a) JUNCO.
(b) JAGUAR.
(c) JUNTO.
(d) JACKAL

Short Answer Questions

1. One friend, a minister, convinced Franklin to attend several sermons at his church and what resulted?

2. What did Franklin hope would result when he included his collection of virtues in his autobiography?

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

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

5. Franklin considered Ralph a good friend, but an expensive one who did what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Franklin take back with him on his initial return to Boston?

2. What did Franklin and a co-worker named Hugh Meredith arrange to do?

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

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

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

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

7. What did Franklin explain to his son, William, in his opening?

8. How did subscribers check out books through Franklin's first library system?

9. What work experience did Franklin gain in London?

10. How was Franklin able to trace his family back 300 years?

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