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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Franklin said his father was an "agreeable" man but very traditional, serious, and what else?
(a) Strict.
(b) Religious.
(c) Demanding.
(d) Important.

3. Why did Franklin think it was unfair for him to be required to contribute a portion of his pay into this community pot?
(a) He did not drink.
(b) He did not gamble.
(c) He prefered to spend on books.
(d) He was saving for his print shop.

4. What did a contact advised Franklin to do?
(a) Get a job working as a journalist.
(b) Get a job and learn about printing.
(c) Get a job with "The London Times".
(d) Return to the United States.

5. 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 wanted the truth known.
(b) His life was too well known.
(c) He sought facts, not fiction.
(d) He lacked the writing talent.

Short Answer Questions

1. James started his own newspaper in the early 1720s he called what?

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

3. Who did Franklin initially address his autobiography opening to?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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