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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. In what year did the physician friend of Franklin propose a town hospital?
(a) 1757.
(b) 1755.
(c) 1751.
(d) 1753.

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

3. Which college evolved from Franklin's endeavors in public education?
(a) University of Philadelphia, and later the University of Pennsylvania.
(b) University of Philadelphia, and later Arcadia University.
(c) University of Philadelphia, and later Pennsylvania State University.
(d) University of Philadelphia, and later Eastern College.

4. The British sent how many military troops to the American colonies led by General Braddock?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

5. As he believed people should have free access to things that improved their lives, what did Franklin do in regard to his stove?
(a) Manufactured them, sold without a profit.
(b) Donated profits from sales to charity.
(c) Refused to patent it.
(d) Helped othrs construct their stoves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Franklin's friend that suggested they build a town hospital?

2. Franklin noted his kite experiment, which he was proud to see written about where?

3. A new preacher named Mr. Whitefield arrived in Philadelphia in what year?

4. Where did Mr. Whitefield move on to from Philadelphia?

5. Who would appoint a grand-president?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What transpired when the colonies proposed their united government to the British crown?

4. What was the analogy Franklin related between religion and fog?

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

6. What was Franklin's proposal given France's increasing threat to the American colonies?

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

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

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

10. How did Franklin describe his trip across the ocean?

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