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