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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Sixteen, Chapter Seventeen, and Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Benjamin Franklin's favorite sibling?
(a) His younger brother Joseph.
(b) His younger sister Anne.
(c) His younger brother Thomas.
(d) His younger sister Jane.

2. What did Benjamin Franklin invent to help his brother John?
(a) The light bulb.
(b) The thermometer.
(c) The urinary catheter.
(d) The i.v.

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

4. What ship was John Paul Jones battling with when he said, "I have not yet begun to fight!"?
(a) The Colonial.
(b) The Hopewell.
(c) The Serapis.
(d) The Royale.

5. Who did Benjamin Franklin send his last letter to?
(a) George Washington.
(b) John Hancock.
(c) John Adams.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom did Benjamin Franklin set up his printing?

2. What did General Howe confiscate in Philadelphia?

3. Who did Benjamin Franklin write an angry letter to?

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

5. Who tried to undermine Benjamin Franklin by attacking Temple in America, according to "Chapter Fifteen"?

(see the answer key)

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