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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How did Franklin describe John Collins, a boy he befriended?
(a) Outdoorish.
(b) Bookish.
(c) Outgoing.
(d) Reclusive.

4. Franklin's family had to hide their religion in England in what manner?
(a) Read the Lutheran hymnal in secrecy.
(b) Held prayer sessions in secrecy.
(c) Read the English Bible in secrecy.
(d) Held baptisms in secrecy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. En route back to Philadelphia his first time, Franklin went to New York to meet Collins and took what with him?

4. Which three friends did Franklin spend his last months in Philadelphia with?

5. James Franklin was jailed for how long for not revealing a source?

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