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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Benjamin Franklin disliked immigrants from what country?
(a) England.
(b) Germany.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

2. Who was the printer Benjamin Franklin was referred to in Philadelphia?
(a) Samson Kremson.
(b) Samuel Keimer.
(c) Samuel Kreimer.
(d) Sampson Kramer.

3. Who was the Proprietor of Pennsylvania when Benjamin Franklin was in London?
(a) William.
(b) The Penns.
(c) The Downes.
(d) The Stevensons.

4. What is the current name of the college Benjamin Franklin opened?
(a) Penn State.
(b) University of Pittsburgh.
(c) University of Paris.
(d) University of Pennsylvania.

5. "Chapter Two" states Franklin's family name meant what in the Middle Ages?
(a) Freeman.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Free thinker.
(d) Fairness.

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

7. When did Benjamin Franklin retire from his printing business?
(a) 1745.
(b) 1748.
(c) 1747.
(d) 1746.

8. Where was Benjamin Franklin when his grandchild, Benjamin Franklin Bache, was born?
(a) London.
(b) At sea.
(c) Pennsylvania.
(d) France.

9. When did Deborah give birth to a daughter?
(a) 1742.
(b) 1745.
(c) 1744.
(d) 1743.

10. Whose coronation did Benjamin Franklin attend in 1761?
(a) King George III.
(b) King George IV.
(c) King George II.
(d) King George I.

11. Who did Benjamin Franklin court before going to London?
(a) Deborah.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Jane.

12. What country experimented with Benjamin Franklin's lightning theories, solidifying Benjamin Franklin's international reputation?
(a) America.
(b) Italy.
(c) England.
(d) France.

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

14. Which of Benjamin Franklin's ancestors migrated to America?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His father.
(d) His grandfather.

15. How long did Benjamin Franklin stay in England on his third voyage there?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 3 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Benjamin Franklin seek to work for?

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. What did Benjamin Franklin invented in 1742, according to "Chapter Six" and "Chapter Seven"?

5. Why didn't Deborah follow Benjamin Franklin to London?

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