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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. His father told him he might consider helping him out if Franklin did what?
(a) Earned his passage back to Philadelphia.
(b) Worked in the printing trade for several more years.
(c) Earned half the cost of his business first.
(d) Saved a good portion of what he needed.

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

4. Who did Franklin initially address his autobiography opening to?
(a) His wife, Mary Anne.
(b) His daughter, Margaret.
(c) His son, William.
(d) His son, Benjamin, Jr.

5. Franklin borrowed books from a shop which later inspired him to do what?
(a) Open a bookshop in Philadelphia.
(b) Open a bookshop in New York City.
(c) Open a private library in Philadelphia.
(d) Open a public library system in America.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Franklin completed the task sought of him, what did the new employer do?

2. Rather than change the name of the paper, James did what?

3. What happened when a rival learned Franklin planned to start a newspaper?

4. One of Franklin's former employers had expanded his business to include what?

5. When he ran away to New York, Franklin met William Bradford, who was described as the "first printer" and came from what locale?

(see the answer key)

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