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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Franklin think it was unfair for him to be required to contribute a portion of his pay into this community pot?

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

3. Rather than change the name of the paper, James did what?

4. What did the co-worker who helped Franklin do when he was able to set up shop?

5. Franklin's idea of a "good" human being is someone who treated others in what manner?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Franklin was a perfectionist and approached the thirteen virtues in what fashion?

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

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

7. What happened when Meredith's father did not pay as he agreed for Franklin's business?

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

9. How did Franklin address what he termed "natural passions"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What did Franklin relate about his own father that perhaps reflected on his relationship with his son, William?

Essay Topic 2

How did Franklin approach his relationship with Miss Read from the time they initially met? How did it evolve?

Essay Topic 3

What steps did Franklin take toward ensuring he remained factual throughout his autobiography?

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