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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The concept of electricity intrigued Franklin and he did what?
(a) Purchased his own equipment to learn more.
(b) Read about it in the library.
(c) Discussed it with scholars at the local college.
(d) Discussed it with members of his intellectual club.

3. When he ran away to New York, Franklin met William Bradford, who was described as the "first printer" and came from what locale?
(a) New York.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Vermont.
(d) Connecticut.

4. Who would appoint a grand-president?
(a) The crown.
(b) Male property owners over 21.
(c) Colonial landowners.
(d) Colonial governments.

5. Franklin wrote that if you performed an act of kindness for a person, what would that person do?
(a) Return the favor when a future need arose.
(b) Be very appreciative and thank you.
(c) Let others know about the favor they received.
(d) Seek out another and perform a kindness.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first task was to defend which area where enemies were plenty?

2. Franklin's men complied, but it rained, and how many of the farmers were killed due to guns that failed?

3. Franklin undertook the improvement of law enforcement, including the appointment of non-biased policemen and what else?

4. How successful was Franklin's funding proposal for the hospital?

5. On a brief trip to London, Franklin proposed what?

(see the answer key)

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