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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin noted he was honest about his achievements without being falsely humble or arrogant and stipulated he would have changed some details to look better but did not for what reason?
(a) He lacked the writing talent.
(b) He wanted the truth known.
(c) His life was too well known.
(d) He sought facts, not fiction.

2. Josiah and his second wife had how many children?
(a) 10.
(b) 8.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

3. James Franklin was jailed for how long for not revealing a source?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 6 months.

4. Upon Franklin's return to Philadelphia, where did the Governor of Pennsylvania send him to pick out his own printing equipment?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Holland.
(d) France.

5. Why did the Governor of New York show an interest in meeting young Franklin upon his arrival this second time?
(a) He was the son of Josiah.
(b) His large collection of books.
(c) His letter of referral from Pennsylvania.
(d) He desired to open a print shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what other fields of employment did Franklin note some eventually found interest?

2. Franklin and Collins parted ways for a time after an argument about the equal education of women where Franklin took which position?

3. Franklin's family had to hide their religion in England in what manner?

4. Who provided Franklin a letter of recommendation when en route home from Philadelphia?

5. Josiah was impressed by the letter of recommendation and allowed Franklin's return to Philadelphia to do what?

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