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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Benjamin Franklin spend touring the colonies?
(a) 9 months.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 5 months.
(d) 7 months.

2. What caused the colonies to think as a unit instead of separate states?
(a) The Stamp Act.
(b) The Assembly.
(c) The Midnight Ride.
(d) The Tea Party.

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

4. Who was appointed co-postmaster following the death of the previous co-postmaster?
(a) John Foxcroft.
(b) John Quincy.
(c) John Adams.
(d) John Paxton.

5. Why was Benjamin Franklin's brother James arrested?
(a) Because of his political views.
(b) Because of defamation.
(c) Because of libel.
(d) Because of contempt of court.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Benjamin Franklin's daughter name?

2. What does Walter Isaacson think Benjamin Franklin exemplified?

3. What did Benjamin Franklin have the assembly do to support a hospital?

4. What consequences did the end of the partnership between Benjamin Franklin and David Hall have?

5. How old was Benjamin Franklin when he started writing his family history?

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