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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Benjamin Franklin choose over hotheadedness to make his argument?
(a) Certitude.
(b) Cleverness.
(c) Creativity.
(d) Compassion.

2. When was the Boston Tea Party?
(a) December 26, 1773.
(b) December 16, 1773.
(c) December 30, 1773.
(d) December 6, 1773.

3. What is the current name of the college Benjamin Franklin opened?
(a) Penn State.
(b) University of Pennsylvania.
(c) University of Pittsburgh.
(d) University of Paris.

4. What did General Howe confiscate in Philadelphia?
(a) Franklin's business.
(b) Franklin's experiments.
(c) Franklin's house and possessions.
(d) Franklin's family.

5. Who was king of France at the time of Benjamin Franklin's visit?
(a) Louis V.
(b) Louis XVI.
(c) Louis VI.
(d) Louis III.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Benjamin Franklin's daughter name?

2. On the way to London, who offered to pay Benjamin Franklin's way back to America?

3. What is the name of the little story that Benjamin Franklin wrote to explain his personality?

4. "Chapter Five" says Benjamin Franklin did not accept what?

5. When did Benjamin Franklin return to America?

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