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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. James Franklin was jailed for how long for not revealing a source?
2. The members of the intellectual club Franklin belonged to pooled their books, but while their plan failed, it sparked Franklin's interest, and he eventually created a subscription library system that evolved into what?
3. What are other traits Franklin believed a "good" individual had?
4. What was it Franklin discovered in the end regarding his virtues?
5. One of Franklin's former employers had expanded his business to include what?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was Franklin's education during his youth?
2. What did Franklin later do in regard to Keimer's newspaper?
3. What did Franklin discover had happened to Miss Read during his 18-month absence?
4. Why did Franklin leave Philadelphia the first time?
5. How did Franklin find his first job?
6. How was Franklin able to trace his family back 300 years?
7. Franklin was a perfectionist and approached the thirteen virtues in what fashion?
8. What took place upon Franklin's return to Boston in hopes of gaining his father's consent?
9. What relationship did Franklin establish with Deborah Read?
10. What happened in the way of employment for Franklin when Mr. Denham died suddenly?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Although his formal schooling was limited, Franklin was a noted polymath. In his autobiography, which function brought him the most satisfaction? What reasons support the your answer?
Essay Topic 2
How did Franklin demonstrate he was a man of principle? How so in regard to publication of his newspaper? In what way was it reflected in regard to his inventions? How so with respect to patents?
Essay Topic 3
How can it be said that Franklin was not only a noted writer but also a skilled satirist who was not fully appreciated in his day? What techniques did he use to execute his skill in criticizing others with humor in a variety of topical issues, especially in regard to politics?
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