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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. Many Quakers did not believe in war, but few opposed the militia for what reason?
2. In what year did Franklin invent his famous stove?
3. Franklin assisted the postmaster of Philadelphia, a position that did what?
4. What did Franklin institute using the building that Mr. Whitefield built?
5. Franklin undertook the improvement of law enforcement, including the appointment of non-biased policemen and what else?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Franklin describe his trip across the ocean?
2. What did Franklin have to say about his almanac?
3. What did the colonies do subsequent to the initial two troops serving under General Braddock?
4. What was the initial activity of this militia supported by taxpayers?
5. What was Franklin's involvement in Philadelphia's first town hospital?
6. What were some of the improvements to Philadelphia that Franklin participated in?
7. What was one instance Franklin related about government officials skirting the technicalities of legal requirements?
8. What did Franklin relate regarding his appointment to the position of clerk of the General Assembly?
9. What personal problems did Franklin sustain as a result of his delaying his trip to England to negotiate with Lord Loudoun?
10. What was Franklin's approach to Captain Denny upon his arrival from England?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
While many looked up to Franklin, who were individuals he respected? What traits did they have that he admired?
Essay Topic 3
Franklin recognized he was not perfect. What were some of his failures he acknowledged? What were some of his regrets? How did he pursue his life once he recognized errors?
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