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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. David Henry turned down an offer of a partnership with Franklin, but eventually had to close his business for what reason?
(a) Poor money management.
(b) He went to jail for refusing to reveal a source.
(c) Poor health.
(d) He married and moved.

3. Franklin wrote a number of controversial letters in whose newspaper under an anonymous name?
(a) Kramer.
(b) Bradford.
(c) Keimer.
(d) Webb.

4. Which three friends did Franklin spend his last months in Philadelphia with?
(a) Joseph Osborne, Charles Watson, James Ralph.
(b) Charles Osborne, Joseph Watson, James Ralph.
(c) Charles Osborne, James Watson, Joseph Ralph.
(d) Charles Osborne, Joseph Watson, Ralph James.

5. 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 prefered to spend on books.
(c) He did not gamble.
(d) He was saving for his print shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. His former co-worker's father did not pay for the business as he had promised, so what did he and Franklin agree to?

2. Which co-worker convinced Franklin to hold on a little longer with his new employer?

3. Franklin received assistance from other intellectual club members for his business, but the club also supported what?

4. What did the co-worker who helped Franklin do when he was able to set up shop?

5. What was it Franklin discovered in the end regarding his virtues?

(see the answer key)

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