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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin took a new job at what wages?
(a) Lower.
(b) Higher.
(c) Equal wages, but longer hours.
(d) Equal.

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

3. When Franklin asked for three pennies worth of something at a bakery in Philadelphia, he received three giant rolls and realized what?
(a) Not all the colonies were culturally identical.
(b) He should ask the prices first.
(c) He would run out of money within two days.
(d) Prices were relatively the same in the colonies.

4. When Franklin returned to Philadelphia, the former governor did what?
(a) Ducked into the nearest shop on the street.
(b) Approached him, apologized profusely.
(c) Passed by without a word.
(d) Turned and walked away.

5. Franklin undertook the improvement of law enforcement, including the appointment of non-biased policemen and what else?
(a) Levying a provincial tax to pay them.
(b) Levying a colonial tax to pay them.
(c) Levying a city tax to pay them.
(d) Levying a county tax to pay them.

Short Answer Questions

1. His father received visits from important noble men which Franklin admired and also from friends seeking what?

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

3. What old friend of Franklin's asked him for work (Franklin had none but told this friend he would hire him once he started his newspaper)?

4. How did Franklin's former employer's expanded business compare to the man's print house?

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

(see the answer key)

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