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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 John Paul Jones do before the Revolution war?

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

3. What letters did Benjamin Franklin forward?

4. Who did Benjamin Franklin send his last letter to?

5. How old was Benjamin Frankly when he died?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who criticized Franklin's ideas, according to the "Conclusion"?

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

3. Where did Franklin travel in August 1771 and whom did he meet?

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

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

6. What did Franklin turn the world's mind to and how did this effect America?

7. What was Franklin not pleased with regarding the turkey?

8. What did Franklin begin writing when he stayed with the Shipley family in Twyford, in "Chapter Eleven"?

9. What did Franklin edit in Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence?

10. What could Americans not agree on?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Franklin's religious persuasion during childhood and compare it with his adult life.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Franklin's obsession over his persona or his public image and how he developed his public image in America and other countries.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Franklin's relationship with women, such as Deborah Read, Madame Helvetius, and others.

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