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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. Franklin took a new job at what wages?

2. His father received visits from important noble men which Franklin admired and also from friends seeking what?

3. How did Franklin eventually practice his faith?

4. In London, Franklin learned what about Governor Keith?

5. Franklin said that when he thought about religion, he settled on what as the key factors of a successful and happy human being?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened upon Franklin's initial arrival in London with promises of assistance from Governor Keith?

2. What observation did Franklin make of those in public affairs?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What did Franklin confess he would have done regarding the details of his story but lacked the talent to accomplish?

9. What work experience did Franklin gain in London?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

While many looked up to Franklin, who were individuals he respected? What traits did they have that he admired?

Essay Topic 3

What were the various steps that Franklin took to aid his nephew upon the death of James Franklin, the youth's father and Benjamin's brother? What were the reasons he noted that motivated him to do this?

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