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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On the way to London, who offered to pay Benjamin Franklin's way back to America?
(a) Mr. Dapson.
(b) Mr. Danson.
(c) Mr. Denham.
(d) Mr. Darcy.

2. Why did Benjamin Franklin work only a short time as a merchant?
(a) He was needed elsewhere.
(b) Mr. Denham died.
(c) The store closed.
(d) He was offered a job.

3. Who offered to help Benjamin Franklin set up his own printing shop?
(a) Governor William Keats.
(b) Governor William Kearson.
(c) Governor William Keason.
(d) Governor William Keith.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What library did Franklin create?

2. Who competed against Benjamin Franklin, as a result of Franklin's success as a printer?

3. Where did Benjamin Franklin and his new co-postmaster extend the postal service to?

4. Who did Benjamin Franklin hope his son would marry?

5. When did Benjamin Franklin retire from his printing business?

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