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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Benjamin Franklin vilified by some?
(a) His focus on practicality.
(b) His focus on atheism.
(c) His focus on religion.
(d) His focus on women.

2. What was the place of electricity in Benjamin Franklin's research?
(a) It was its cornerstone.
(b) He used it to explain anathomical problems.
(c) It was a minor part.
(d) He studied it after weather paterns.

3. When was Benjamin Franklin invited to join the Freemasons?
(a) December 1831.
(b) December 1832.
(c) December 1829.
(d) December 1830.

4. What did Benjamin Franklin's writing help create?
(a) Union Fire Company.
(b) Unionized Tradesman.
(c) The Miners Union.
(d) Union Water Company.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Deborah give birth to a daughter?

3. What was Benjamin Franklin's father's name?

4. Who did Benjamin Franklin stay with while in London?

5. What did Benjamin Franklin's concern over national identity foreshadow?

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