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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A new preacher arrived of whom Franklin approved as his sermons supported virtuous values, and he published pamphlets for him until he soon learned his sermons plagiarized which individuals?
(a) Latin scholars.
(b) Greek scholars.
(c) German scholars.
(d) English scholars.

2. What problem was it Josiah cited why Franklin could not set up his own print shop upon his return from Philadelphia?
(a) Immaturity.
(b) Youth.
(c) Ran away.
(d) Insufficient experience.

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

4. What did Franklin's new friend, Ralph, admit to him?
(a) He worried about his wife who was in fragile health.
(b) He was anxious to return to his wife, but had no money.
(c) He had a good bit of money he planned to spend gambling.
(d) He did not plan to return to his wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In London, Franklin learned what about Governor Keith?

2. Franklin made a final note about his not going to public church services as perhaps "blamable" but that he made no excuse as his purpose was to do what?

3. How did Franklin describe John Collins, a boy he befriended?

4. What did Mr. Whitefield construct a large building for?

5. The members of the intellectual club Franklin belonged to pooled their books, but while their plan failed, it sparked Franklin's interest, and he eventually created a subscription library system that evolved into what?

(see the answer key)

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