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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 proposed the governmental group would contribute an amount equal to what?

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

3. What languages did Franklin learn during his lifetime?

4. Which department did Franklin lobby for in Philadelphia that other cities simulated but he claimed was the best?

5. Franklin became the Postmaster and had the opportunity to do what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What were some of the accomplishments Franklin had to praise about the Reverend Mr. Whitefield?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How did Franklin exploit the game of chess? What were his contributions to the game?

Essay Topic 2

How can it be said that Franklin was not only a noted writer but also a skilled satirist who was not fully appreciated in his day? What techniques did he use to execute his skill in criticizing others with humor in a variety of topical issues, especially in regard to politics?

Essay Topic 3

Franklin was a major figure in the American Enlightenment as reflected by what in his autobiography?

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