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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. 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?
(a) His friend Osborne.
(b) His mentor Henry.
(c) His friend Ralph.
(d) His friend Watson.

2. When they finally sailed, it was a long, slow journey filled with delays and other problems, and Franklin described what?
(a) The captain's concern, ironic flaws that caused delay.
(b) The captain's pride, ironic flaws that caused delay.
(c) The captain's unconcern, ironic flaws that caused delay.
(d) The captain's shame, ironic flaws that caused delay.

3. 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.

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

5. The governor and Franklin sat down with Loudoun and discussed their arguments, and Franklin took what position for the Assembly?
(a) The colonists felt they could govern themselves.
(b) The colonists recognized the King, but also had rights.
(c) The colonists sought only to live frugally.
(d) The colonists had certain rights.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin said it made more sense to start at the beginning and learn which language?

2. A new preacher arrived of whom Franklin approved as his sermons supported virtuous values, and he published pamphlets for him until he soon learned his sermons plagiarized which individuals?

3. Franklin spoke on the doctor's behalf when he went before which governmental group?

4. Braddock was overconfident and did what?

5. What did Franklin acquire for the British officers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What sort of education system did Franklin develop?

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

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

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

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

6. What transpired subsequent to Franklin's pursuit of the office of justice of the peace?

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

8. What transpired when the colonies proposed their united government to the British crown?

9. What was one instance Franklin related about government officials skirting the technicalities of legal requirements?

10. What were some of the improvements to Philadelphia that Franklin participated in?

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