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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Benjamin Franklin's father's name?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Josiah.
(c) Jeremiah.
(d) William.

2. Benjamin Franklin disliked immigrants from what country?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Italy.
(d) England.

3. What did Williams receive that created strife with Benjamin Franklin?
(a) A postmastership.
(b) An appointment in the royal military.
(c) A bribe.
(d) A royal appointment.

4. What was the place of electricity in Benjamin Franklin's research?
(a) It was a minor part.
(b) He studied it after weather paterns.
(c) He used it to explain anathomical problems.
(d) It was its cornerstone.

5. What did Benjamin Franklin use to attract lightning away from villages?
(a) A rubber mat.
(b) A key.
(c) A rod.
(d) A wood post.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Benjamin Frankly create the Junto?

2. What did Benjamin Franklin think of the bill proposed by the Proprietors?

3. What made Benjamin Franklin an opponent of the proprietor's control over the colonies?

4. What did Benjamin Franklin's assignment as clerk allowed him to take away from Bradford?

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

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