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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Benjamin Franklin invent to help his brother John?
(a) The urinary catheter.
(b) The i.v.
(c) The light bulb.
(d) The thermometer.

2. Why was Benjamin Franklin's brother James arrested?
(a) Because of contempt of court.
(b) Because of his political views.
(c) Because of defamation.
(d) Because of libel.

3. What did Benjamin Franklin invented in 1742, according to "Chapter Six" and "Chapter Seven"?
(a) The Pennsylvania light.
(b) The Pennsylvania Fireplace.
(c) The Pennsylvania washing machine.
(d) The Pennsylvania cariage.

4. What library did Franklin create?
(a) The Library of Congress.
(b) The New America Library.
(c) The Library Company of Philadelphia.
(d) The Colonized Library.

5. What was the name of the first character created by Benjamin Franklin?
(a) Sigfried Dietrich.
(b) Sidonia Dogwood.
(c) Silence Dogood.
(d) Siannan Dogon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter Isaacson say Benjamin Franklin easily made?

2. How old was Benjamin Franklin when he was enrolled in Latin school?

3. What happened to Benjamin Franklin's father's first wife?

4. Why did Benjamin Franklin create his militia?

5. Who did Benjamin Franklin seek to work for?

(see the answer key)

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