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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Benjamin Franklin choose over hotheadedness to make his argument?
(a) Compassion.
(b) Cleverness.
(c) Creativity.
(d) Certitude.

2. Who was Benjamin Franklin's favorite sibling?
(a) His younger sister Anne.
(b) His younger brother Thomas.
(c) His younger sister Jane.
(d) His younger brother Joseph.

3. Why did Benjamin Franklin work only a short time as a merchant?
(a) He was offered a job.
(b) He was needed elsewhere.
(c) The store closed.
(d) Mr. Denham died.

4. How old was Benjamin Franklin when he was enrolled in Latin school?
(a) 6.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 8.

5. What does Walter Isaacson say Benjamin Franklin easily made?
(a) Casual male friends.
(b) Casual female friends.
(c) Long-term relationships with women.
(d) Long-term relationships with men.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Chapter One" argues Benjamin Franklin was the country's first what?

2. Why did Benjamin Frankly create the Junto?

3. What manifesto did Benjamin Franklin write on his way to London?

4. What was the name of Benjamin Franklin's mother?

5. On the way to London, who offered to pay Benjamin Franklin's way back to America?

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