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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Franklin set out to England anyway but was delayed in New York for how long as he missed his ship due to Loudoun's visit?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 4 weeks.
(c) 6 weeks.
(d) Months.

2. Where did Franklin meet Braddock and gained the general's trust?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) New York.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Maryland.

3. What did the governor argue before Loudoun?
(a) He was given specific duties, the Assembly must obey him.
(b) His authority came from England, the most important nation.
(c) He was given specific duties, the colonists have no rights.
(d) The colonists rights were limited to landownership, religion, education.

4. Franklin became the Postmaster and had the opportunity to do what?
(a) Travel around America.
(b) Travel around England.
(c) Travel around Pennsylvania.
(d) Travel around Europe.

5. What did Franklin institute using the building that Mr. Whitefield built?
(a) City prison.
(b) Public orphanage.
(c) Public hospital.
(d) Public school system.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin noted his kite experiment, which he was proud to see written about where?

2. Braddock and the troops were sent for what two reasons?

3. Franklin wrote the Almanac to provide what?

4. Two expenses that the colonists sought repayment of were what?

5. Where did Mr. Whitefield move on to from Philadelphia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Franklin's approach to Captain Denny upon his arrival from England?

2. What was the result of some farmers' request as Franklin's militia prepared to leave the territory?

3. What did Franklin relate regarding his famous Franklin stove?

4. What personal problems did Franklin sustain as a result of his delaying his trip to England to negotiate with Lord Loudoun?

5. How did Franklin describe his trip across the ocean?

6. What was Franklin's involvement in Philadelphia's first town hospital?

7. What was Franklin's connection with the study of electricity?

8. What did Franklin relate regarding his appointment to the position of clerk of the General Assembly?

9. What was the initial activity of this militia supported by taxpayers?

10. What did the colonies do subsequent to the initial two troops serving under General Braddock?

(see the answer keys)

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