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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Poor health.
(c) He went to jail for refusing to reveal a source.
(d) He married and moved.

2. Franklin later bought his ex-employer's newspaper when what took place?
(a) Ex-employer died.
(b) Ex-employer was jailed.
(c) Ex-employer's paper began to fail.
(d) Ex-employer retired, returned to England.

3. In reading his autobiography, one can see that Franklin fell into what category?
(a) Rationalist.
(b) Skeptic.
(c) Gullible.
(d) Perfectionist.

4. What happened when a rival learned Franklin planned to start a newspaper?
(a) The rival published pamphlets in opposition to Benjamin's politics.
(b) The rival started one first.
(c) The rival got intellectual club members to side with him.
(d) The rival got businesses to leave Benjamin by offering lower prices.

5. In his autobiography, what point did Franklin devote the most pages to?
(a) His view of religion.
(b) His virtues plan.
(c) His father.
(d) His courtship of Miss Read.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin took great pride when he lived in what fashion?

2. Franklin's final competition was Bradford, who not only had a print shop, but ran what?

3. What problem was it Josiah cited why Franklin could not set up his own print shop upon his return from Philadelphia?

4. Franklin noted the oldest son being apprenticed in a smithing trade was a tradition that went how far back?

5. Franklin and Collins parted ways for a time after an argument about the equal education of women where Franklin took which position?

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