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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. "Chapter Five" says Benjamin Franklin did not accept what?
(a) Church dogma.
(b) Taxation.
(c) Calvinism.
(d) Freemasonry.

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 for Man."
(d) "A City of Man than the City of God."

4. When did Deborah give birth to a daughter?
(a) 1742.
(b) 1745.
(c) 1744.
(d) 1743.

5. Who was the printer that Benjamin Franklin met in New York, according to "Chapter Three" and "Chapter Four"?
(a) William Bradson.
(b) William Brady.
(c) William Bracon.
(d) William Bradford.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offered to help Benjamin Franklin set up his own printing shop?

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

3. What militia did Benjamin Franklin create?

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

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

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