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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Why didn't Deborah follow Benjamin Franklin to London?
(a) He knew she was in love.
(b) He knew she would not be comfortable in London society.
(c) They were not getting along well.
(d) She knew he was not faithful.

4. Who was co-postmaster, according to "Chapter Nine" and "Chapter Ten"?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) William Paxton.
(c) William Hunter.
(d) William Penn.

5. What did Benjamin Franklin's assignment as clerk allowed him to take away from Bradford?
(a) The postmastership.
(b) His bank.
(c) His printing shop.
(d) His newspaper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Francis Franklin die of?

2. What did Benjamin Franklin use to attract lightning away from villages?

3. Who was the printer Benjamin Franklin was referred to in Philadelphia?

4. What did Benjamin Franklin think of the bill proposed by the Proprietors?

5. Who told Benjamin Franklin that "as you go through this world--and you'll miss many hard thumps"?

(see the answer key)

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