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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What militia did Benjamin Franklin create?
(a) The Colonist Militia.
(b) The United Militia.
(c) The Pennsylvania Militia.
(d) The Boston Militia.

2. Who offered to help Benjamin Franklin set up his own printing shop?
(a) Governor William Keats.
(b) Governor William Keith.
(c) Governor William Keason.
(d) Governor William Kearson.

3. With whom did Benjamin Franklin set up his printing?
(a) Hugh Abraham.
(b) Michael Hugh.
(c) Meredith Hughes.
(d) Hugh Meredith.

4. What caused Benjamin Franklin's friendship with James Ralph to end?
(a) A bid.
(b) A job.
(c) A woman.
(d) A game.

5. What does "Chapter Five" say was sweeping through the colonies at the time of Benjamin Franklin's invitation to join the Freemasons?
(a) Indians.
(b) The Industrial Revolution.
(c) The Great Awakening.
(d) Dysentery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Benjamin Frankly create the Junto?

2. Who formed the Junto?

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

4. Why did Benjamin Franklin work only a short time as a merchant?

5. What was the name of the first character created by Benjamin Franklin?

(see the answer key)

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