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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the Proprietor of Pennsylvania when Benjamin Franklin was in London?
(a) William.
(b) The Downes.
(c) The Stevensons.
(d) The Penns.

2. Who told Benjamin Franklin that "as you go through this world--and you'll miss many hard thumps"?
(a) Cotton Mahon.
(b) Cotton Matson.
(c) Cotton Mather.
(d) Cotton Makson.

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

4. What did Benjamin Franklin theorize attracted lightning?
(a) Town squares.
(b) Church steeples.
(c) Clock towers.
(d) Church bells.

5. Who did Benjamin Franklin stay with while in London?
(a) Margaret Stevenson.
(b) Margaret Jacobson.
(c) Madame Helvetius.
(d) Madame Hume.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Benjamin Franklin born?

2. Where dd Benjamin Franklin set up his printing shop?

3. How did Britain rationalize sending convicts to America?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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