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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Benjamin Franklin invented in 1742, according to "Chapter Six" and "Chapter Seven"?
(a) The Pennsylvania Fireplace.
(b) The Pennsylvania washing machine.
(c) The Pennsylvania cariage.
(d) The Pennsylvania light.

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

4. How long did Benjamin Franklin stay in London?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 3 years.

5. What is the current name of the college Benjamin Franklin opened?
(a) University of Pittsburgh.
(b) University of Paris.
(c) University of Pennsylvania.
(d) Penn State.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What country experimented with Benjamin Franklin's lightning theories, solidifying Benjamin Franklin's international reputation?

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

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

5. What faction did Benjamin Franklin's paper support?

(see the answer key)

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