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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. Braddock and the troops were sent for what two reasons?

2. The concept of electricity intrigued Franklin and he did what?

3. Franklin's troops moved on to what location where they found most of the inhabitants dead?

4. Franklin wrote the Almanac to provide what?

5. The governor and Franklin sat down with Loudoun and discussed their arguments, and Franklin took what position for the Assembly?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What was the result of some farmers' request as Franklin's militia prepared to leave the territory?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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