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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the colonial military group arrived in these territories, however, they found what?
(a) They had already set up a defense system.
(b) They were nearly eliminated.
(c) They were returning to the colonies for the most part.
(d) They were having problems with only a few Indian tribes.

2. Two expenses that the colonists sought repayment of were what?
(a) A fireworks display, horses and carriages.
(b) Crops, farm animals,
(c) A fireworks display, crops.
(d) Crops, horses and carriages.

3. Franklin undertook the improvement of law enforcement, including the appointment of non-biased policemen and what else?
(a) Levying a colonial tax to pay them.
(b) Levying a provincial tax to pay them.
(c) Levying a city tax to pay them.
(d) Levying a county tax to pay them.

4. How successful was Franklin's funding proposal for the hospital?
(a) Funding was soon more than in the original plan.
(b) Funding was somewhat slower than in the initial plan.
(c) Funding was far slower than in the initial plan.
(d) Funding was about in accordance with the original plan.

5. Franklin recorded they arrived in London on July 27 of what year?
(a) 1759.
(b) 1757.
(c) 1755.
(d) 1753.

Short Answer Questions

1. Franklin wrote papers of all his discoveries which became famous around the globe, so much that renowned scholars began to doubt what?

2. What did the governor argue before Loudoun?

3. Franklin took a moment in Chapter XI to talk about his electrical experimentation and detailed his encounter with which individual?

4. Which colleges awarded Franklin honorary degrees?

5. As he became acquainted with the new governor, Franklin learned who was not only still alive but was seen as one of the best political writers in England?

Short Essay Questions

1. What disturbed Franklin regarding the British capability to defend the colonies?

2. What did Franklin have to say about his almanac?

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

4. In terms of libeling, what guidelines did Franklin note he printed his newspaper by?

5. What was Franklin's approach to Captain Denny upon his arrival from England?

6. What were some of the accomplishments Franklin had to praise about the Reverend Mr. Whitefield?

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

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

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

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

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