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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin's idea of a "good" human being is someone who treated others in what manner?
(a) Nicely.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Respectfully.
(d) Faithfully.

2. When Franklin returned to Philadelphia, the former governor did what?
(a) Passed by without a word.
(b) Turned and walked away.
(c) Approached him, apologized profusely.
(d) Ducked into the nearest shop on the street.

3. Josiah was impressed by the letter of recommendation and allowed Franklin's return to Philadelphia to do what?
(a) Work in a trade other than printing.
(b) Work for a few more years.
(c) Work for anothre year.
(d) Work for two more years.

4. Franklin took a new job at what wages?
(a) Equal.
(b) Lower.
(c) Equal wages, but longer hours.
(d) Higher.

5. Why did the contact recommend this to Franklin?
(a) Working in London would help build his reputation.
(b) He would gain international experience in London.
(c) He would be better off if he returned to America as he had no credit.
(d) He would be better off when he returned to America and set up shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin's son died of smallpox at what age?

2. A new preacher arrived of whom Franklin approved as his sermons supported virtuous values, and he published pamphlets for him until he soon learned his sermons plagiarized which individuals?

3. Miss Read married another man during Franklin's absence, but what subsequently happened?

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

5. What problem was it Josiah cited why Franklin could not set up his own print shop upon his return from Philadelphia?

(see the answer key)

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