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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Benjamin Franklin hope his son would marry?
(a) Ingrid De Franch.
(b) Caty Ray.
(c) Polly Stevenson.
(d) Mary Walass.

2. Where was Benjamin Franklin summoned to stand trial for forwarding the letters?
(a) Cockpit.
(b) Boston.
(c) Thames.
(d) Cushings.

3. Who was Benjamin Franklin reunited with while in England?
(a) William's mother.
(b) A romantic interest.
(c) William's illegitimate son.
(d) Franklin's sister.

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

5. Who did Benjamin Franklin write an angry letter to?
(a) William Franlin.
(b) William Penn.
(c) William Strahan.
(d) William Straham.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Walter Isaacson think Benjamin Franklin exemplified?

3. What did Benjamin Franklin choose over hotheadedness to make his argument?

4. How are Benjamin Franklin's family history disguised as?

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

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