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

2. What did Benjamin Franklin think of the bill proposed by the Proprietors?
(a) It was not applicable.
(b) It was poorly worded.
(c) It was illegal.
(d) It was unequal.

3. How did Benjamin Franklin think Britain treated Americans?
(a) As first-class citizens.
(b) As asocials.
(c) As second-class citizens.
(d) As ignorant.

4. What did Benjamin Franklin invent to help his brother John?
(a) The urinary catheter.
(b) The i.v.
(c) The light bulb.
(d) The thermometer.

5. How long was Benjamin Franklin expecting to stay in London, according to "Chapter Eight"?
(a) 5 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 8 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who took over Benjamin Franklin's duty as clerk for the assembly?

2. What did Francis Franklin die of?

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

4. What is the current name of the college Benjamin Franklin opened?

5. What governorship did William Franklin obtain?

(see the answer key)

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