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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin's family had to hide their religion in England in what manner?

2. Franklin's final competition was Bradford, who not only had a print shop, but ran what?

3. What old friend of Franklin's asked him for work (Franklin had none but told this friend he would hire him once he started his newspaper)?

4. Franklin dated and nearly married a woman, until her family forbade their courtship when they decided what?

5. How did Franklin describe John Collins, a boy he befriended?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Franklin learn about Governor Keith upon his return to Philadelphia following 18 months away in London?

2. How did Franklin address what he termed "natural passions"?

3. What observation did Franklin make of those in public affairs?

4. How was Franklin able to trace his family back 300 years?

5. What happened when Franklin set to resume his relationship with Miss Read?

6. How did Franklin nearly come to stay in London just before his departure for America?

7. What did Franklin take back with him on his initial return to Boston?

8. What happened when Meredith's father did not pay as he agreed for Franklin's business?

9. Franklin was a perfectionist and approached the thirteen virtues in what fashion?

10. What happened upon Franklin's initial arrival in London with promises of assistance from Governor Keith?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was significant about Franklin's experimentation with electricity? What electrical discoveries did he make? What electrical inventions was he responsible for?

Essay Topic 2

What were Franklin's musical endeavors, accomplishments, and their significance?

Essay Topic 3

What steps did Franklin take toward ensuring he remained factual throughout his autobiography?

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