How did Annie recognize Benjamin Franklin?

From posters for a play called "Ben Franklin in Paris"

How did Annie explain their claim to be "from the press"?

She said they had their own little "Frog Creek News"

According to the story, which issues divided the Constitutional Convention delegates?

Central government power and state representation

What happened when Jack and Annie were discussing the Constitution with Franklin?

He fell asleep in the middle of talking

What did Annie offer to Benjamin Franklin?

A basket of food sent from his daughter Sarah

What was special about the mulberry tree in Franklin's courtyard?

It concealed the magic tree house

What term did Jack suggest to describe himself and Annie?

"Visiting scholars" studying history

What job did Franklin have when he was very young?

Working in his brother's printing office

Who did Jack and Annie recognize when they first arrived at the Constitutional Convention?

Benjamin Franklin sitting in the Assembly Room

What problems did Franklin mention about the new nation's current situation?

No way to collect taxes or select leaders

What public place did Franklin proudly show Jack and Annie?

The first public library in the colonies

What animals did Jack and Annie see roaming freely in Philadelphia's streets?

Pigs and chickens crossing their path

Where did Annie suggest they should take Benjamin Franklin?

To Frog Creek in their own time

What nickname did someone call out to Franklin from a wagon?

"Lightning Rod Ben" for his famous invention

What did Jack say that alarmed Benjamin Franklin?

That they were "from the press" as reporters

What did Jack worry about when Annie suggested taking Franklin to the tree house?

That Franklin couldn't climb the rope ladder

How did Franklin react to the idea of the magic tree house?

He thought they were playing an imaginary game

How did George Washington react when he saw Jack and Annie?

He thought they reminded him of children from before

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1
What year did Annie suggest they travel to with Franklin?
2076 for America's 300th birthday
1865 to see the Civil War end
2019 in their present day
1976 for the American Bicentennial
2
How did Annie recognize Benjamin Franklin?
From pictures on the dollar bill at home
From a documentary her class had watched
From posters for a play called "Ben Franklin in Paris"
From history books she had read in school
3
How did Annie explain their claim to be "from the press"?
She claimed they worked for George Washington
She said they had their own little "Frog Creek News"
She admitted they were from another century
She said they were collecting signatures for school
4
According to the story, which issues divided the Constitutional Convention delegates?
Central government power and state representation
Religious freedom and press limitations
Foreign alliances and military strength
Agricultural subsidies and trade tariffs
5
What happened when Jack and Annie were discussing the Constitution with Franklin?
He fell asleep in the middle of talking
He called for his servants to bring drinks
He showed them a draft of the document
He became angry and asked them to leave
6
What did Annie offer to Benjamin Franklin?
Help with his walking stick as he moved
A basket of food sent from his daughter Sarah
Assistance taking notes at the convention
A letter from someone in Philadelphia
7
How many children were in Benjamin Franklin's family growing up?
He was an only child with no siblings
He was one of seven children total
He was one of fifteen children
He was one of ten children
8
What was special about the mulberry tree in Franklin's courtyard?
It was imported from France as a gift
It concealed the magic tree house
It produced fruit for his experiments
He had planted it when he was a child
9
What term did Jack suggest to describe himself and Annie?
Apprentices learning about government
Messenger children from other states
Junior delegates to the convention
"Visiting scholars" studying history
10
What job did Franklin have when he was very young?
Working in his brother's printing office
Selling fish at the local market
Delivering newspapers throughout Boston
Making candles in his father's shop
11
Who did Jack and Annie recognize when they first arrived at the Constitutional Convention?
John Adams arguing with other members
Benjamin Franklin sitting in the Assembly Room
Thomas Jefferson speaking to the delegates
James Madison taking notes at the front table
12
What problems did Franklin mention about the new nation's current situation?
Economic collapse and food shortages
No way to collect taxes or select leaders
British threats and French demands
Poor military defense and weak borders
13
What public place did Franklin proudly show Jack and Annie?
The first public library in the colonies
The fire station he had organized
The hospital he had established
The college he had founded
14
What animals did Jack and Annie see roaming freely in Philadelphia's streets?
Dogs and cats running in packs
Horses and goats tied to posts
Pigs and chickens crossing their path
Cows and sheep grazing in side yards
15
Where did Annie suggest they should take Benjamin Franklin?
To visit Washington at his lodgings
To Frog Creek in their own time
To the Pennsylvania Gazette office
To another Constitutional session
16
What nickname did someone call out to Franklin from a wagon?
"Lightning Rod Ben" for his famous invention
"Paper Ben" for his printing business
"Clever Ben" for his many inventions
"Father Ben" for helping found the nation
17
What did Jack say that alarmed Benjamin Franklin?
That they came from the future to help him
That they knew about his secret inventions
That they were "from the press" as reporters
That they had spoken with his political rivals
18
What did Jack worry about when Annie suggested taking Franklin to the tree house?
That Franklin wouldn't believe in magic
That Franklin couldn't climb the rope ladder
That it might change history too much
That Morgan would disapprove of their plan
19
How many years of formal schooling did Franklin say he had?
Only two years before working
None at all due to family poverty
Five years learning multiple subjects
Seven years in Boston's best school
20
What yearly publication did Franklin create that became popular?
Franklin's Guide to Inventions
Poor Richard's Almanack
The Constitutional Times magazine
The American Daily Journal
21
How did Franklin react to the idea of the magic tree house?
He recognized it from ancient writings
He refused to believe such stories
He was frightened by the concept
He thought they were playing an imaginary game
22
How did George Washington react when he saw Jack and Annie?
He welcomed them as Franklin's grandchildren
He thought they reminded him of children from before
He asked them to leave the building immediately
He ignored them completely as strangers

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