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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 did the French try to do when Benjamin Franklin went to France?

2. What did Benjamin Franklin invent in August 1784?

3. How old was Benjamin Frankly when he died?

4. Where were Burgoyne and his forces defeated?

5. What is the name of the little story that Benjamin Franklin wrote to explain his personality?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Congress accept in May 1785 ,and what did Franklin do?

2. What did Franklin attempt to do when he went to France, in "Chapter Thirteen"?

3. What did Franklin forsake on March 20, 1778?

4. What happened on August 18, 1775, according to "Chapter Twelve"?

5. What was Franklin the only person to do?

6. What was Franklin's function at the convention, according to "Chapter Sixteen"?

7. What did Franklin inadvertently invent?

8. What did John Adams and Franklin disagree over, in "Chapter Fifteen"?

9. Who was Arthur Bancroft?

10. Who secretly met with Franklin?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the influence of Franklin's family on his life, and examine how Franklin's childhood influenced his adult life.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the Plan for Future Conduct and discuss whether Franklin lived up to the expectations he set for himself in his design.

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