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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 it Franklin did after the contact made his recommendation?
(a) Spent all his remaining money on lavish celebration.
(b) Took a job at Pallone's print shop.
(c) Took a job at Palmer's print house.
(d) Took a job at "The London Times".

2. Franklin returned to Pennsylvania to become a clerk in whose new business?
(a) Mr. Denfield's.
(b) Mr. Denman's.
(c) Mr. Denny's.
(d) Mr. Denham's.

3. Collins broke his word to Franklin several times, but when did the pair become estranged?
(a) When he sold Collins' books.
(b) When he beat Collins.
(c) After he threw Collins overboard from a boat.
(d) After he threw Collins from a carriage.

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.
(b) For, with some limitations.
(c) Against.
(d) Against, with limited exceptions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin's family had to hide their religion in England in what manner?

2. Josiah Franklin took his first wife and three children to America where they had how many more?

3. When Franklin asked for three pennies worth of something at a bakery in Philadelphia, he received three giant rolls and realized what?

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

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?

(see the answer key)

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