Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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Who wrote the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin?

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Benjamin Franklin

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True or False: Franklin invented the bifocals.

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True

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Define 'Indentured'.

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Bound by contract to serve another person for a period of time.

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True or False: Franklin is one of fifteen children.

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False

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True or False: One of Franklin's aphorisms was 'it is what it is'.

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False

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What is an aphorism?

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A concise statement that expresses a general truth or principle.

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List one of Benjamin Franklin's contributions to science.

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The invention of the lightning rod.

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What was Franklin's role in the American Revolution?

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He served as a diplomat and helped secure French support.

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Define 'autobiography'.

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A self-written account of the author's life.

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What is the significance of Franklin's 'Poor Richard's Almanack'?

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It was a yearly publication that included proverbs, weather forecasts, and practical advice.