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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What bad news prompted Franklin to go to Boston again?
2. What did the new governor present to Franklin?
3. Franklin proposed the governmental group would contribute an amount equal to what?
4. Many Quakers did not believe in war, but few opposed the militia for what reason?
5. Franklin recorded they arrived in London on July 27 of what year?
Short Essay Questions
1. What sort of education system did Franklin develop?
2. What was Franklin's approach to Captain Denny upon his arrival from England?
3. What was the initial activity of this militia supported by taxpayers?
4. What was Franklin able to do once he had sold most of his businesses?
5. What did Franklin have to say about his almanac?
6. What did Franklin relate regarding his appointment to the position of clerk of the General Assembly?
7. What personal problems did Franklin sustain as a result of his delaying his trip to England to negotiate with Lord Loudoun?
8. What was the result of some farmers' request as Franklin's militia prepared to leave the territory?
9. In terms of libeling, what guidelines did Franklin note he printed his newspaper by?
10. How did Franklin respond to the British reaction to their suspicions of the American colonies?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
While many looked up to Franklin, who were individuals he respected? What traits did they have that he admired?
Essay Topic 2
How did Franklin exploit the game of chess? What were his contributions to the game?
Essay Topic 3
How can it be said that Franklin was not only a noted writer but also a skilled satirist who was not fully appreciated in his day? What techniques did he use to execute his skill in criticizing others with humor in a variety of topical issues, especially in regard to politics?
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