The definition of electricity is:

electrical current used as a source of power

glory or credit for heroic acts

The definition of independence is:

free from control or guidance from others

Why didn't Franklin's electrical picnic go as planned?

Franklin was knocked unconscious.

Franklin had to perform magic tricks.

The definition of treaty is

a written agreement between countries

Why didn't Franklin's electrical picnic go as planned?

Franklin was knocked unconscious.

Franklin had to perform magic tricks.

Why couldn't Ben do the electricity experiment in Philadelphia?

There was no place in Philadelphia that was high enough

There weren't any storms there.

Dangerous science experiments were against the law.

Why did Ben become the most famous person in the American colonies?

His big idea proved that electricity and lightning were the same thing.

He has started publishing an almanac.

He was a representative for the American colonies in England.

He represented the American colonies in France.

Ben invented the lightning rod, a pointed iron rod that could be attached to the roof of a building. In this selection a lightning rod is ____________.

an instrument that protects buildings from lightning

an iron rod used for decoration

a rod that is used to photograph lightning

Ben improved life for the people of Philadelphia by helping to establish ______________.

a fire insurance company and a hospital

a company that manufactured lightning rods

a better postal service to England

At different times in his life, Ben represented the American colonies in both England and France. What ability earned Franklin these jobs?

his talent in looking like a rich man

How did Ben act differently in England when compared to France?

In England he dressed stylishly, and in France he was plain.

He wore his fancy eyeglasses in France but not in England.

In England he did not follow the rules of good behavior as he did in France.

In England he dressed plainly, and in France he wore his fur hat.

What was Ben's opinion of the Constitution?

He was very dissatisfied with the way it was written.

He thought it was the best possible document.

He supported a different kind of government.

All of the following are true about Ben except that

He was not interested in practical uses for his scientific ideas.

He worked hard for American independence from England.

He had many kinds of abilities.

He enjoyed eating and dressing well.

While Washington was leading the war in America, Ben Franklin was_______.

convincing France to aid America in the war against England.

conducting scientific experiments in France.

running a printing press in England.

writing the Constitution of the United States

The author's purpose in writing this text is to:

to inform the reader about important events in the life of Ben Franklin

compare Franklin's life to Washington's

to entertain the reader and give some insight into the history of France

to compare Franklin to Thomas Jefferson

that lightning and electricity were the same thing

electricity and lightning were polar opposites

that electricity turned into lightning

that metal attracted electricity

Not only did Franklin make advances in the field of science, he was an active participant in ____________

America becoming an independent nation

advancing the field of science in England

publishing almanacs across the world

creating lightning rods all over the world.

What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Is this the most recent _________ of this book?

edition

honors

treaty

suspended

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Balloons and streamers were ______________ from the ceiling to make the room look festive.

honors

suspended

contraption

shortened

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The astronaut received several ____________ at the cermony.

treaty

suspended

honors

repeals

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The senators are trying to ______ the ineffective law.

suspend

repeal

honor

edit

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The pioneers signed a _______ with the Native Americans promising not to settle beyond the river.

treaty

contraption

repeal

supension

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The definition of contraption is:

a journey

an odd or puzzling gadget

a cancelled law

a written agreement

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Ben has been given credit for creating all of the following things except for:

fireplaces

lightning rod

Poor Richard's Almanack

Franklin stove

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?

Is this the most recent _________ of this book?

Balloons and streamers were ______________ from the ceiling to make the room look festive.

The astronaut received several ____________ at the cermony.

The senators are trying to ______ the ineffective law.

The pioneers signed a _______ with the Native Americans promising not to settle beyond the river.

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Ben has been given credit for creating all of the following things except for:

My grandfather rigged up a _____ that would open and shut to let our dog go in and out of the house.

The definition of electricity is:

The definition of debate is:

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