What prompted Benjamin Franklin to leave his apprenticeship and run away?

Benjamin Franklin's Early Life and Achievements

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1.
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He was offered a job in New York.
He was caught writing essays under a pseudonym.
He wanted to join the military.
He wanted to travel the world.
2.
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How did Franklin try to appear wealthier upon his arrival in Philadelphia?
By wearing expensive clothes.
By giving a coin to the boatman as a tip.
By renting a large house.
By buying a horse.
3.
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What was the nature of Franklin's relationship with Deborah Reed?
They were married in a church.
They were distant relatives.
They had a common-law marriage.
They were business partners.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did Franklin travel to England?
To escape legal troubles.
To buy printing equipment.
To visit family.
To study at a university.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the name of the newspaper Franklin started in Philadelphia?
The Philadelphia Times
The New York Tribune
The Pennsylvania Gazette
The Boston Herald
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the primary purpose of Poor Richard's Almanack?
To publish political essays.
To advertise Franklin's print shop.
To provide religious teachings.
To offer annual weather predictions and advice.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why did Franklin use pseudonyms in his writings?
To confuse his competitors.
To comply with legal requirements.
To disguise his identity and add humor.
To avoid paying taxes.
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