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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin's final competition was Bradford, who not only had a print shop, but ran what?
(a) An unreliable postal service.
(b) The Pony Express service.
(c) A stationary shop.
(d) A shipping business.

2. When Franklin's former employer and current competitor's business failed, he sold it to David Henry, who was what?
(a) An old apprentice of Franklin.
(b) A member of Franklin's intellectual club.
(c) The brother-in-law of Miss Read.
(d) An apprentice of Bradford.

3. Franklin saw nothing wrong with a little boasting, especially if he did what first?
(a) Announced he was being proud.
(b) Stipulated he was being honest.
(c) Qualified that he was bragging first.
(d) Thanked God for the vanity.

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

5. While waiting to set up his own shop, Franklin printed what for a colonial government?
(a) Birth, death certificates.
(b) Colonial decrees.
(c) Land deeds.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Franklin's second, even better job in London?

2. After Franklin completed the task sought of him, what did the new employer do?

3. Franklin said he felt he and other inventors needed to be _____, and therefore he would not profit from his inventions?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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