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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Benjamin Franklin's concern over national identity foreshadow?
(a) His involvement with the Revolution.
(b) His involvement in the postal system.
(c) His involvement in the right to bear arms.
(d) His involvement with freedom of speech.

2. Who did Benjamin Franklin meet during his summer travels in England?
(a) Lafayette.
(b) George Washington.
(c) King George II.
(d) David Hume.

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

4. Who did the Paxton Boys kill?
(a) 4 unarmed Indians.
(b) 12 unarmed Indians.
(c) 6 unarmed Indians.
(d) 9 unarmed Indians.

5. How did Benjamin Franklin think Britain treated Americans?
(a) As first-class citizens.
(b) As asocials.
(c) As ignorant.
(d) As second-class citizens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Benjamin Franklin summoned to stand trial for forwarding the letters?

2. When was Benjamin Franklin born?

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

4. What does "Chapter Five" say was sweeping through the colonies at the time of Benjamin Franklin's invitation to join the Freemasons?

5. When did the Assembly vote to send Benjamin Franklin back to England?

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