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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Benjamin Franklin work only a short time as a merchant?
(a) He was needed elsewhere.
(b) The store closed.
(c) He was offered a job.
(d) Mr. Denham died.

2. Why was Benjamin Franklin's brother James arrested?
(a) Because of libel.
(b) Because of his political views.
(c) Because of contempt of court.
(d) Because of defamation.

3. Which of Benjamin Franklin's ancestors migrated to America?
(a) His grandfather.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His father.
(d) His uncle.

4. Who offered to help Benjamin Franklin set up his own printing shop?
(a) Governor William Keason.
(b) Governor William Keith.
(c) Governor William Keats.
(d) Governor William Kearson.

5. Where did Benjamin Franklin arrive at the start of "Chapter One"?
(a) Concord.
(b) Philadelphia.
(c) Boston.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Benjamin Franklin create his militia?

2. What was the name of the first character created by Benjamin Franklin?

3. What did Benjamin Franklin's concern over national identity foreshadow?

4. How many prints were made of Benjamin Franklin's Dissertation?

5. What happened to Benjamin Franklin's father's first wife?

(see the answer key)

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