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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. David Henry turned down an offer of a partnership with Franklin, but eventually had to close his business for what reason?
(a) Poor money management.
(b) Poor health.
(c) He went to jail for refusing to reveal a source.
(d) He married and moved.

2. 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."

3. Franklin noted the oldest son being apprenticed in a smithing trade was a tradition that went how far back?
(a) 300 years.
(b) 100 years.
(c) 1,000 years.
(d) 500 years.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what other fields of employment did Franklin note some eventually found interest?

2. Collins broke his word to Franklin several times, but when did the pair become estranged?

3. Franklin loved his new life in Philadelphia and he became what?

4. What problem was it Josiah cited why Franklin could not set up his own print shop upon his return from Philadelphia?

5. Franklin returned to Pennsylvania to become a clerk in whose new business?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Franklin nearly come to stay in London just before his departure for America?

2. Why did Franklin return to America following his initial stay in England?

3. What happened when Meredith's father did not pay as he agreed for Franklin's business?

4. What was Franklin's education during his youth?

5. What were the advantages of Franklin being a member of JUNTO?

6. Why did Franklin leave Philadelphia the first time?

7. How did Franklin approach going to church after a minister friend convinced him to attend his services?

8. Why did Keimer start his newspaper?

9. How was Franklin able to trace his family back 300 years?

10. What did Franklin confess he would have done regarding the details of his story but lacked the talent to accomplish?

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