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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. When did Franklin first write his Poor Richard's Almanac?

2. Franklin wrote the Almanac to provide what?

3. In Chapter XII, who was the new governor sent from England?

4. Mr. Whitefield was from which locale?

5. Braddock was overconfident and did what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Franklin have to say about his almanac?

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

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

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

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

6. How did Franklin respond to the British reaction to their suspicions of the American colonies?

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

8. What disturbed Franklin regarding the British capability to defend the colonies?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What did Franklin relate about his own father that perhaps reflected on his relationship with his son, William?

Essay Topic 2

Although his formal schooling was limited, Franklin was a noted polymath. In his autobiography, which function brought him the most satisfaction? What reasons support the your answer?

Essay Topic 3

Encyclopedias and professional works include soldier among Franklin's many other credits. How did he execute this role? What accomplishments are to his credit as a military leader?

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