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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Benjamin Franklin travel to France, according to "Chapter Thirteen"?
(a) In winter.
(b) In fall.
(c) In summer.
(d) In spring.

2. Who missed Benjamin Franklin's affection while at school?
(a) Temple.
(b) Benny.
(c) Willy.
(d) Sally.

3. What did Benjamin Franklin say he would rather build, according to "Chapter Five"?
(a) "A City for the Colony."
(b) "A City of Saints than the City of Sinners."
(c) "A City of Man than the City of God."
(d) "A City for Man."

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

5. What position did Benjamin Franklin take at the Masonic lodge in France?
(a) Grand Regent.
(b) High Lord.
(c) High Chair.
(d) Grand Master.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Benjamin Franklin's brother James arrested?

2. Where did Benjamin Franklin arrive at the start of "Chapter One"?

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

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

5. When was Benjamin Franklin born?

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