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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. Braddock was overconfident and did what?
(a) Scoffed at Benjamin's advice.
(b) Relied on his training.
(c) Scoffed at the colonists.
(d) Relied on his experience.

2. The president would confer with a council representing which group?
(a) Colonial governments.
(b) Colonial landowners.
(c) The different colonies.
(d) Male property owners over 21.

3. What did Franklin acquire for the British officers?
(a) Ammunition.
(b) Supplies.
(c) Horses.
(d) Quarters.

4. Who was Franklin's friend that suggested they build a town hospital?
(a) Dr. Keimer.
(b) Dr. Bold.
(c) Dr. Bond.
(d) Dr. Hollmes.

5. What did Franklin regret about his son who died?
(a) He did not have any way to protect him.
(b) The boy was so young.
(c) There is no way to avoid smallpox.
(d) He did not have the boy immunized.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. A new preacher named Mr. Whitefield arrived in Philadelphia in what year?

3. Which colleges awarded Franklin honorary degrees?

4. As he became acquainted with the new governor, Franklin learned who was not only still alive but was seen as one of the best political writers in England?

5. After the British army failed, the colonies were even more anxious to develop and fund what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Franklin's proposal given France's increasing threat to the American colonies?

2. What was Franklin able to do once he had sold most of his businesses?

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

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

5. In terms of libeling, what guidelines did Franklin note he printed his newspaper by?

6. What sort of education system did Franklin develop?

7. When troubles arose between the Assembly and Captain Denny, what initially took place when Lord Loudoun was sent over from England?

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

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

10. What was the analogy Franklin related between religion and fog?

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