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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Benjamin Franklin vilified by some?
(a) His focus on women.
(b) His focus on religion.
(c) His focus on atheism.
(d) His focus on practicality.

2. "Chapter One" argues Benjamin Franklin was the country's first what?
(a) Publicist.
(b) Politician.
(c) Physicist.
(d) Inventor.

3. What did Benjamin Franklin recreate in London?
(a) The Junto atmosphere.
(b) The Assembly.
(c) The English Declaration.
(d) A free press.

4. Who competed against Benjamin Franklin, as a result of Franklin's success as a printer?
(a) Thomas Hutchinson.
(b) Andrew Hamilton.
(c) Andrew Bradford.
(d) Benny Bache.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Walter Isaacson say Benjamin Franklin easily made?

2. How did Britain rationalize sending convicts to America?

3. When was Benjamin Franklin born?

4. What was the name of the first character created by Benjamin Franklin?

5. Who was the Proprietor of Pennsylvania when Benjamin Franklin was in London?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the Union Fire Company?

2. What did Benjamin's apprenticeship at age 10 spark an interest in?

3. With whom did Franklin stay during his time in London?

4. What was James' the first to fight for?

5. What did Franklin do with Leyden jars, in "Chapter Six?"

6. What were the Paxton Boys?

7. What was the Stamp Act of 1765?

8. Why did the postage service become a public issue rather than a private interest?

9. Who was George Whitefield, and what did Franklin admire about him?

10. What did Braddock underestimate and what did Franklin do to help the situation?

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