Ben Franklin CH 2 Quiz

Where was Benjamin Franklin born?

• New Hampshire

• Vermont

• New York

• Massachusetts

How many children were there in Ben's family?

• 10

• 15

• 17

• 20

Why did Ben's father punish him?

• For being left-handed

• For being born on a Sunday

• For being a smart aleck

• For failing arithmetic

What was Ben's first invention?

• Swimming paddles

• Kite

• Candle molds

• Books

What trade did Ben's parents want him to learn?

• Furniture-making

• Bricklaying

• Printing

• Pottery-making

Who did Ben become an apprentice to?

• His father

• His brother James

• A furniture-maker

• A silverware maker

What was the duration of Ben's apprenticeship?

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 9 years

• 12 years

What was the main reason Ben agreed to work for his brother?

• He loved printing

• His father forced him

• He didn't like other trades

• His brother paid him well

What was the occupation of Ben's brother James?

• Furniture-maker

• Bricklayer

• Printer

• Pottery-maker

At what age did Ben start working for his brother?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14