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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Franklin's promotion at the second firm?
(a) From press room to editing office.
(b) From composing room to press room.
(c) From press room to composing room.
(d) From composing room to editing office.

2. James started his own newspaper in the early 1720s he called what?
(a) The Philadelphia Enquirer.
(b) Boston Glove.
(c) The New England Courant.
(d) Middletown Press.

3. When he ran away to New York, Franklin met William Bradford, who was described as the "first printer" and came from what locale?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Vermont.
(c) New York.
(d) Connecticut.

4. Where was Franklin's second, even better job in London?
(a) Wills.
(b) Watts.
(c) Walls.
(d) Wells.

5. What did Franklin spend his earnings on from his first job after going to London?
(a) Savings for his own print shop.
(b) Housing and food.
(c) Housing and entertainment.
(d) Lavish parties and books.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. His father received visits from important noble men which Franklin admired and also from friends seeking what?

(see the answer key)

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