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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which three friends did Franklin spend his last months in Philadelphia with?
(a) Charles Osborne, James Watson, Joseph Ralph.
(b) Charles Osborne, Joseph Watson, James Ralph.
(c) Charles Osborne, Joseph Watson, Ralph James.
(d) Joseph Osborne, Charles Watson, James Ralph.

2. Franklin and Collins parted ways for a time after an argument about the equal education of women where Franklin took which position?
(a) For.
(b) For, with some limitations.
(c) Against, with limited exceptions.
(d) Against.

3. Josiah Franklin took his first wife and three children to America where they had how many more?
(a) 10.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

4. Franklin hated his father's trade and dreamed of doing what instead?
(a) Raising horses.
(b) Becoming a soldier.
(c) Going to sea.
(d) Becoming a politician.

5. While he was good at writing, Franklin failed math, so Josiah put him to work in what business he operated?
(a) Tallow-chandler and soap.
(b) Baking.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Tanning.

Short Answer Questions

1. His father told him he might consider helping him out if Franklin did what?

2. In Philadelphia, Franklin soon worked for Mr. Bradford's son, Andrew, and what other printer?

3. Why did the Governor of New York show an interest in meeting young Franklin upon his arrival this second time?

4. Franklin said his father was an "agreeable" man but very traditional, serious, and what else?

5. Franklin noted the oldest son being apprenticed in a smithing trade was a tradition that went how far back?

(see the answer key)

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