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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin hated his father's trade and dreamed of doing what instead?
(a) Raising horses.
(b) Going to sea.
(c) Becoming a politician.
(d) Becoming a soldier.

2. What did his new employer seek of Franklin?
(a) Put his print shop back in order.
(b) Obtain new printing customers.
(c) Expand the print shop.
(d) Obtain government work orders.

3. Braddock and the troops were sent for what two reasons?
(a) Defense and to assist the colonies.
(b) Occupation, keeping the colonies in line.
(c) Offense and to keep the colonies in line.
(d) Defense and to keep the colonies in line.

4. Which college evolved from Franklin's endeavors in public education?
(a) University of Philadelphia, and later Arcadia University.
(b) University of Philadelphia, and later Pennsylvania State University.
(c) University of Philadelphia, and later Eastern College.
(d) University of Philadelphia, and later the University of Pennsylvania.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In London, Franklin learned what about Governor Keith?

2. What was the crown's response to the American proposal?

3. Franklin proposed the use of what in Philadelphia?

4. Who offered to outfit a print shop for Franklin?

5. Franklin regretted Miss Read's unfortunate marriage and did what?

(see the answer key)

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