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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In London, Franklin learned what about Governor Keith?
(a) His word was worthless outside America.
(b) His reputation was excellent.
(c) He is word was worth little in England.
(d) His reputation is unsavory.

2. Franklin's idea of a "good" human being is someone who treated others in what manner?
(a) Nicely.
(b) Respectfully.
(c) Faithfully.
(d) Friendly.

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

4. Franklin noted he was honest about his achievements without being falsely humble or arrogant and stipulated he would have changed some details to look better but did not for what reason?
(a) He lacked the writing talent.
(b) He wanted the truth known.
(c) He sought facts, not fiction.
(d) His life was too well known.

5. Which three friends did Franklin spend his last months in Philadelphia with?
(a) Joseph Osborne, Charles Watson, James Ralph.
(b) Charles Osborne, Joseph Watson, James Ralph.
(c) Charles Osborne, Joseph Watson, Ralph James.
(d) Charles Osborne, James Watson, Joseph Ralph.

6. 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?
(a) Relate facts, not waste time.
(b) Relate facts, and let chips fall as they may.
(c) Relate facts, not make apologies for them.
(d) Relate facts, but ensure all are included.

7. Rather than change the name of the paper, James did what?
(a) Sold it to a friend and ran it for him.
(b) Made Josiah Franklin the owner.
(c) Made Benjamin Franklin the owner.
(d) Made an older brother the owner.

8. What did Franklin convince a number of men to do?
(a) Stop paying.
(b) Pay a lesser amount.
(c) Stop gambling.
(d) Stop drinking.

9. What was the title of the pamphlet Franklin wrote about paper money, a raging debate at the time?
(a) "The Need for Paper Currency."
(b) "The Nature and Necessity of Paper Currency."
(c) "The Necessityand Benefits of Paper Currency."
(d) "The Ten Reasons Justifying Paper Currency."

10. Which co-worker convinced Franklin to hold on a little longer with his new employer?
(a) Meridian.
(b) Merriweather.
(c) Meredith.
(d) Meriden.

11. At his new employment, Franklin gave up part of his pay for what?
(a) A community beer till.
(b) A community horse racing ante.
(c) A community poker ante.
(d) A community sports ante.

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

13. What did Franklin spend his earnings on from his first job after going to London?
(a) Lavish parties and books.
(b) Savings for his own print shop.
(c) Housing and entertainment.
(d) Housing and food.

14. 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)?
(a) George House.
(b) George West.
(c) George Webb.
(d) George Walters.

15. Who was it Franklin provided his virtues list for?
(a) All of his descendants.
(b) Some of his descendants.
(c) Future Americans.
(d) His son, William.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his autobiography, what point did Franklin devote the most pages to?

2. What did Franklin's new employer who encouraged him to return to America do suddenly?

3. Josiah was impressed by the letter of recommendation and allowed Franklin's return to Philadelphia to do what?

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

5. What was Franklin's promotion at the second firm?

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