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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. When did Benjamin Franklin retire from his printing business?
(a) 1746.
(b) 1748.
(c) 1747.
(d) 1745.

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

3. Benjamin Franklin disliked immigrants from what country?
(a) England.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

4. Whom did the British send to push the French out of the Ohio valley?
(a) General William Alexander.
(b) General Edward Braddock.
(c) General Alexander McDougall.
(d) General Benedict Arnold.

5. Which of Benjamin Franklin's ancestors migrated to America?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His father.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Benjamin Franklin invited to join the Freemasons?

2. "Chapter Two" states Franklin's family name meant what in the Middle Ages?

3. How did Britain rationalize sending convicts to America?

4. What does Walter Isaacson think Benjamin Franklin exemplified?

5. Where did John Rogers disappear?

(see the answer key)

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