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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who were Benjamin Franklin's commissioners?
(a) Arthur Lee and Arthur Bancroft.
(b) Madame Chaumont and Silas Deane.
(c) Arthur Bancroft and Silas Deane.
(d) Silas Deane and Arthur Lee.

2. When did Benjamin Franklin sign the Franco-American treaty?
(a) February 25, 1778.
(b) February 5, 1778.
(c) February 15, 1778.
(d) February 30, 1778.

3. What did General Howe confiscate in Philadelphia?
(a) Franklin's house and possessions.
(b) Franklin's experiments.
(c) Franklin's family.
(d) Franklin's business.

4. Where did Benjamin Franklin and his new co-postmaster extend the postal service to?
(a) All 13 colonies.
(b) Mexico.
(c) France.
(d) Canada.

5. Who was Benjamin Franklin reunited with while in England?
(a) William's mother.
(b) William's illegitimate son.
(c) A romantic interest.
(d) Franklin's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Benjamin Franklin spend touring the colonies?

2. What caused the colonies to think as a unit instead of separate states?

3. When did Deborah give birth to a daughter?

4. What faction did Benjamin Franklin's paper support?

5. Who did historians learn was a spy for the British?

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