Which of Franklin’s inventions helped people keep track of time more accurately?

A clock that showed hours, minutes, and seconds

How did Ben help during the Revolutionary War when he was in France?

He secured money and supplies to help the American army

Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?

"What goes around comes around."

How did Ben’s lightning rod help keep buildings safe?

It directed lightning into the ground so it wouldn’t cause fires.

What did Ben do to make the mail service faster in the colonies?

He used relay riders and better roads to speed up deliveries.

What invention did Franklin create to reach high shelves?

A long pole with pinchers (an artificial arm)

Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?

"You can't have your cake and eat it too."

What tool did Franklin invent to make bookshelves more accessible?

A library chair with hidden step

Why did Ben leave Boston to move to Philadelphia?

His brother wouldn’t let him work for other printers in Boston.

Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

What did Ben do to try to end slavery in the United States?

He led a group that petitioned Congress to end slavery.

What job did Ben do for his father, and why didn’t he like it?

He made candles and soap, but he found it unpleasant.

What was special about the Franklin stove?

It was safer and more efficient than traditional fireplaces.

Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?

"Actions speak louder than words."

Why did Franklin refuse to patent his inventions?

He believed his inventions should benefit everyone, not just himself.

Why did Ben travel to England in 1757, and what was he trying to do?

He wanted the British government to make the Penn family pay taxes.

Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."

Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?

"The pen is mightier than the sword."

How did Ben start working for his brother James in the printing shop?

His father signed an agreement for Ben to work as an unpaid apprentice

Why did Franklin invent bifocal glasses?

He needed help seeing near and far.

Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?

"The early bird catches the worm."

What does Ben’s gravestone say about him, and why do you think he chose that?

t says “B. Franklin, Printer,” to remember his simple beginnings.

Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?

"Slow and steady wins the race."

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1
Which of Franklin’s inventions helped people keep track of time more accurately?
A stopwatch
A timer for experiments
A sundial
A clock that showed hours, minutes, and seconds
2
How did Ben help during the Revolutionary War when he was in France?
He secured money and supplies to help the American army
He recruited soldiers to fight for America.
He built weapons for the American army.
He worked with France to send tea to America.
3
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"What goes around comes around."
"It is hard for an empty sack to stand upright."
"Men and melons are hard to know."
"The rotten apple spoils his companions."
4
Which of the following is NOT one of Benjamin Franklin’s inventions?
Bifocal glasses
The steam engine
The Franklin stove
Lightning rod
5
How did Ben’s lightning rod help keep buildings safe?
It kept lightning bolts away from buildings completely.
It directed lightning into the ground so it wouldn’t cause fires.
It attracted lightning and absorbed it into the air.
It turned lightning into electricity for homes.
6
What did Ben do to make the mail service faster in the colonies?
He invented a faster printing press for mail.
He used relay riders and better roads to speed up deliveries.
He hired more people to carry the mail.
He started using steamships to carry letters.
7
What invention did Franklin create to reach high shelves?
A folding ladder
A pulley system
A motorized step stool
A long pole with pinchers (an artificial arm)
8
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"You can't have your cake and eat it too."
"There never was a good war or a bad peace."
"He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing."
"The way to secure peace is to be prepared for war."
9
What was the name of the book Ben published every year with funny sayings and advice?
Poor Richard’s Almanack
The Franklin Journal
Ben’s Book of Sayings
The Boston Gazette
10
What was the nickname for Franklin’s security mirror system?
The Philadelphia Busybody
The Franklin Spyglass
The original Ring doorbell
The Colonial Watch
11
What tool did Franklin invent to make bookshelves more accessible?
A telescope for reading faraway book titles
A sliding book ladder
A library chair with hidden step
A crane for lifting heavy books
12
What did Ben suggest about how Congress should be organized?
Larger states should have more votes in every decision.
Each state should have the same number of votes.
There should only be one house in Congress.
here should be two houses
13
Why did Ben leave Boston to move to Philadelphia?
He was fleeing the law
He met a woman he wanted to marry
His brother wouldn’t let him work for other printers in Boston.
He wanted to visit his family in Philadelphia.
14
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
"Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead."
"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
"Fish and visitors smell in three days."
15
What did Ben do to try to end slavery in the United States?
As a slave owner, he did not want slavery to end
He participated in protests at the Capital.
He led a group that petitioned Congress to end slavery.
He wrote a letter to the king of England.
16
What job did Ben do for his father, and why didn’t he like it?
He made candles and soap, but he found it unpleasant.
He worked as a carpenter, but it was dangerous.
He delivered mail, but he got bored.
He made candies and pastries, but it was hard work.
17
What was special about the Franklin stove?
It used electricity to heat rooms.
It burned coal instead of wood.
It was safer and more efficient than traditional fireplaces.
It cooked food faster than a microwave
18
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"The doors of wisdom are never shut."
"Actions speak louder than words."
"A penny saved is a penny earned."
"Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today."
19
How many brothers and sisters did Benjamin Franklin have?
5
2
10
16
20
What fake name (pseudonym) did Ben use when he wrote for his brother’s newspaper?
Poor Richard
William Penn
Silence Dogood
Silence Franklin
21
Where was Benjamin Franklin born?
Boston
London
New York
Philadelphia
22
Why did Franklin refuse to patent his inventions?
He didn’t think his inventions were good enough.
He believed his inventions should benefit everyone, not just himself.
He didn’t know how to apply for a patent.
He thought patents were too expensive.
23
Why did Ben travel to England in 1757, and what was he trying to do?
He was asked to buy supplies for the colonies
He was learning new printing techniques.
He wanted the British government to make the Penn family pay taxes.
He wanted to visit his old friends in London.
24
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"The greatest talkers are the least doers."
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
"Nothing is certain but death and taxes."
"God helps those who help themselves."
25
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals."
"Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards."
"The pen is mightier than the sword."
"Love your neighbor, yet don't pull down your hedge."
26
What group did Ben and his friends start to talk about books and learning?
The Library Guild
The Reading Club
The Pennsylvania Society
The Junto
27
How did Ben start working for his brother James in the printing shop?
He broke the law and this was a requirement of his probation
His father signed an agreement for Ben to work as an unpaid apprentice
He ran away and asked for the job
His brother needed extra help, so Ben volunteered.
28
Why did Franklin invent bifocal glasses?
He needed help seeing near and far.
He needed to correct his color-blindness
He was starting to go blind.
He had one eye that worked properly and one that did not.
29
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"Little strokes fell great oaks."
"He that lies down with dogs shall rise up with fleas."
"Lost time is never found again."
"The early bird catches the worm."
30
What does Ben’s gravestone say about him, and why do you think he chose that?
t says “B. Franklin, Printer,” to remember his simple beginnings.
It says “Inventor,” because he loved his inventions.
It says “Statesman,” because he helped create the country.
It doesn’t say anything, because he didn’t want a gravestone.
31
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
"A lie stands on one leg, the truth on two."
"Creditors have better memories than debtors."
"Slow and steady wins the race."

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Questions 31

Answers

1
Which of Franklin’s inventions helped people keep track of time more accurately?
A stopwatch
A timer for experiments
A sundial
A clock that showed hours, minutes, and seconds
2
How did Ben help during the Revolutionary War when he was in France?
He secured money and supplies to help the American army
He recruited soldiers to fight for America.
He built weapons for the American army.
He worked with France to send tea to America.
3
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"What goes around comes around."
"It is hard for an empty sack to stand upright."
"Men and melons are hard to know."
"The rotten apple spoils his companions."
4
Which of the following is NOT one of Benjamin Franklin’s inventions?
Bifocal glasses
The steam engine
The Franklin stove
Lightning rod
5
How did Ben’s lightning rod help keep buildings safe?
It kept lightning bolts away from buildings completely.
It directed lightning into the ground so it wouldn’t cause fires.
It attracted lightning and absorbed it into the air.
It turned lightning into electricity for homes.
6
What did Ben do to make the mail service faster in the colonies?
He invented a faster printing press for mail.
He used relay riders and better roads to speed up deliveries.
He hired more people to carry the mail.
He started using steamships to carry letters.
7
What invention did Franklin create to reach high shelves?
A folding ladder
A pulley system
A motorized step stool
A long pole with pinchers (an artificial arm)
8
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"You can't have your cake and eat it too."
"There never was a good war or a bad peace."
"He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing."
"The way to secure peace is to be prepared for war."
9
What was the name of the book Ben published every year with funny sayings and advice?
Poor Richard’s Almanack
The Franklin Journal
Ben’s Book of Sayings
The Boston Gazette
10
What was the nickname for Franklin’s security mirror system?
The Philadelphia Busybody
The Franklin Spyglass
The original Ring doorbell
The Colonial Watch
11
What tool did Franklin invent to make bookshelves more accessible?
A telescope for reading faraway book titles
A sliding book ladder
A library chair with hidden step
A crane for lifting heavy books
12
What did Ben suggest about how Congress should be organized?
Larger states should have more votes in every decision.
Each state should have the same number of votes.
There should only be one house in Congress.
here should be two houses
13
Why did Ben leave Boston to move to Philadelphia?
He was fleeing the law
He met a woman he wanted to marry
His brother wouldn’t let him work for other printers in Boston.
He wanted to visit his family in Philadelphia.
14
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
"Three may keep a secret if two of them are dead."
"Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
"Fish and visitors smell in three days."
15
What did Ben do to try to end slavery in the United States?
As a slave owner, he did not want slavery to end
He participated in protests at the Capital.
He led a group that petitioned Congress to end slavery.
He wrote a letter to the king of England.
16
What job did Ben do for his father, and why didn’t he like it?
He made candles and soap, but he found it unpleasant.
He worked as a carpenter, but it was dangerous.
He delivered mail, but he got bored.
He made candies and pastries, but it was hard work.
17
What was special about the Franklin stove?
It used electricity to heat rooms.
It burned coal instead of wood.
It was safer and more efficient than traditional fireplaces.
It cooked food faster than a microwave
18
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"The doors of wisdom are never shut."
"Actions speak louder than words."
"A penny saved is a penny earned."
"Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today."
19
How many brothers and sisters did Benjamin Franklin have?
5
2
10
16
20
What fake name (pseudonym) did Ben use when he wrote for his brother’s newspaper?
Poor Richard
William Penn
Silence Dogood
Silence Franklin
21
Where was Benjamin Franklin born?
Boston
London
New York
Philadelphia
22
Why did Franklin refuse to patent his inventions?
He didn’t think his inventions were good enough.
He believed his inventions should benefit everyone, not just himself.
He didn’t know how to apply for a patent.
He thought patents were too expensive.
23
Why did Ben travel to England in 1757, and what was he trying to do?
He was asked to buy supplies for the colonies
He was learning new printing techniques.
He wanted the British government to make the Penn family pay taxes.
He wanted to visit his old friends in London.
24
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"The greatest talkers are the least doers."
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
"Nothing is certain but death and taxes."
"God helps those who help themselves."
25
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals."
"Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards."
"The pen is mightier than the sword."
"Love your neighbor, yet don't pull down your hedge."
26
What group did Ben and his friends start to talk about books and learning?
The Library Guild
The Reading Club
The Pennsylvania Society
The Junto
27
How did Ben start working for his brother James in the printing shop?
He broke the law and this was a requirement of his probation
His father signed an agreement for Ben to work as an unpaid apprentice
He ran away and asked for the job
His brother needed extra help, so Ben volunteered.
28
Why did Franklin invent bifocal glasses?
He needed help seeing near and far.
He needed to correct his color-blindness
He was starting to go blind.
He had one eye that worked properly and one that did not.
29
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"Little strokes fell great oaks."
"He that lies down with dogs shall rise up with fleas."
"Lost time is never found again."
"The early bird catches the worm."
30
What does Ben’s gravestone say about him, and why do you think he chose that?
t says “B. Franklin, Printer,” to remember his simple beginnings.
It says “Inventor,” because he loved his inventions.
It says “Statesman,” because he helped create the country.
It doesn’t say anything, because he didn’t want a gravestone.
31
Which of these is NOT a saying from Benjamin Franklin?
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
"A lie stands on one leg, the truth on two."
"Creditors have better memories than debtors."
"Slow and steady wins the race."