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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Mr. Whitefield move on to from Philadelphia?
(a) South Carolina.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Georgia.

2. What did Franklin's new employer who encouraged him to return to America do suddenly?
(a) Quit.
(b) Moved.
(c) Went bankrupt.
(d) Died.

3. David Henry turned down an offer of a partnership with Franklin, but eventually had to close his business for what reason?
(a) Poor health.
(b) Poor money management.
(c) He married and moved.
(d) He went to jail for refusing to reveal a source.

4. Franklin undertook the improvement of law enforcement, including the appointment of non-biased policemen and what else?
(a) Levying a colonial tax to pay them.
(b) Levying a provincial tax to pay them.
(c) Levying a county tax to pay them.
(d) Levying a city tax to pay them.

5. As France became an increasing threat against the American colonies, Franklin wrote a proposal for the colonies to join together in what fashion?
(a) Under one government, as one nation.
(b) Under one government, but 13 nations.
(c) Under multiple governments, 13 states.
(d) Under one government, no states.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Franklin acquire for the British officers?

2. Mr. Whitefield was from which locale?

3. Which three friends did Franklin spend his last months in Philadelphia with?

4. What occupation did Franklin's former co-worker venture into?

5. What did Franklin spend his earnings on from his first job after going to London?

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