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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the daughter of Benjamin Franklin's landlady while he was in London?

2. How long did Benjamin Franklin stay in London?

3. How long did Benjamin Franklin stay in England on his third voyage there?

4. When did Deborah give birth to a daughter?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Franklin's goals, according to "Chapter Ten?"

2. What method did Franklin adopt for his arguments and why?

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

4. How did Franklin typify the American ideal, according to "Chapter One"?

5. What was Franklin invited to join in December 1730?

6. How long did Franklin think he would work in London, in "Chapter Eight"?

7. What cut into Franklin's income at the end of 1766?

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

9. What three areas did Franklin attack the Penns over?

10. To what did Franklin hope to be assigned, in "Chapter Nine"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the significance of the Battle of Saratoga and examine how it changed the relationship between the colonies and other countries.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how individualism and communitarianism are intertwined and both are needed for survival.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Franklin's views on slavery and how others viewed slavery at the time. Students may examine whether his actions were in line with his beliefs.

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