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How I became a Printer by Benjamin Franklin

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Ben Franklin reading comprehension passage

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1
Why did Benjamin's father want him to work for his brother?
to keep him from becoming a sailor.
to keep him working for the family.
because his brother needed help.
because his brother wanted an indentured servant.
2
Why was the name of the paper changed to Benjamin Franklin?
The government would not let James continue to print paper.
Benjamin bought the paper from his brother.
The government made James change the name of his paper.
Benjamin named the new paper after himself.
3
Why did Benjamin think he was right when he and his brother had a dispute?
His brother always gave in.
His father usually agreed with him.
His brother had gone to jail.
His father liked him best.
4
How were Benjamin and James similar?
They both wanted to be sailors.
They were both put in jail.
They both owned newspapers.
They both liked to write.
5
Why did Benjamin's father most likely send him to school?
He wanted Benjamin to become famous.
He wanted one of his children to be educated.
He believed that Benjamin was smart.
He wanted his son to help him in his business.
6
What is the meaning of admonishing in paragraph 9?
dismissing
managing
warning
imprisoning
7
What is the meaning of govern in paragraph 4?
row
swim
trade
control
8
Why did Benjamin most likely resent his brother's imprisonment?
It made their father mad.
He believed in free speech.
He wanted to run the paper.
It made his work harder.
9
Why did James release Benjamin from his indenture?
because he wanted to trick the government.
Because his time was up.
because his father asked for Franklin's freedom.
because he had helped him.