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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Franklin arrive in Philadelphia on his initial trip?
(a) Tired, but clean.
(b) Tired and dirty, but not hungry.
(c) Hungry, but otherwise reasonable.
(d) Hungry, dirty, tired.

2. Who offered to outfit a print shop for Franklin?
(a) His father.
(b) A co-worker's uncle.
(c) A co-worker's cousin.
(d) A co-worker's father.

3. How did Franklin eventually practice his faith?
(a) As a Catholic.
(b) Privately, in his own way.
(c) As a member of his friend's fundamentalisst church.
(d) As a Methodist.

4. En route back to Philadelphia his first time, Franklin went to New York to meet Collins and took what with him?
(a) His father's Bible.
(b) A gold watch.
(c) Both his and Collins' books.
(d) His letter of referral.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin took a new job at what wages?

2. Why did Franklin think it was unfair for him to be required to contribute a portion of his pay into this community pot?

3. While he was good at writing, Franklin failed math, so Josiah put him to work in what business he operated?

4. Franklin undertook the improvement of law enforcement, including the appointment of non-biased policemen and what else?

5. One friend, a minister, convinced Franklin to attend several sermons at his church and what resulted?

(see the answer key)

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