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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On his first day in Philadelphia, as he walked down the road, Franklin passed what for the first time?
(a) The site of the future drafting of the Declaration of Independence.
(b) The home he would someday own.
(c) His future wife.
(d) The site of the future drafting of the Bill of Rights.

2. At his new employment, Franklin gave up part of his pay for what?
(a) A community horse racing ante.
(b) A community sports ante.
(c) A community poker ante.
(d) A community beer till.

3. At age 12, Franklin was indentured to James, his older brother, until he was how old?
(a) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 21.
(d) 25.

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

5. Who provided Franklin a letter of recommendation when en route home from Philadelphia?
(a) Governor of the province.
(b) Mayor of Philadelphia.
(c) Mayor of New York.
(d) William Bradford.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin returned to Pennsylvania to become a clerk in whose new business?

2. What did Franklin spend his earnings on from his first job after going to London?

3. Upon Franklin's return to Philadelphia, where did the Governor of Pennsylvania send him to pick out his own printing equipment?

4. William Bradford referred Franklin to which son in Philadelphia, also a printer?

5. While he was good at writing, Franklin failed math, so Josiah put him to work in what business he operated?

(see the answer key)

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