“Benjamin Franklin Viewed Invention as a Form of Public Service"

What does the author mean by the phrase “mark our American character” in paragraph 1?

• change the history of America

• believe in the principles of America

• represent the spirit of America

• serve as a model for America

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What is the author’s point of view regarding Benjamin Franklin?

• Franklin was one of the best inventors in the history of America.

• Franklin inspired many boys and girls to become inventors in America.

• Franklin played an important role in the development of our government.

• Franklin was an extraordinary man who used his talents to benefit others.

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Read the claim from paragraph 3.

"Franklin considered his scientific experiments and inventions, including bifocal lenses and a smoke-free wood-burning stove, as a type of public service."

Does the author support the claim with reasons and evidence?

• Yes. The author provides specific examples of occasions when Franklin helped others.

• Yes. The author explains that Franklin refused to profit from his inventions.

• No. The author focuses on the types of inventions rather than Franklin’s improvements to society.

• No. The author fails to provide descriptions of the ways in which Franklin’s inventions helped others.

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Read the sentence from paragraph six.

"He felt that through an embrace of technology and democratic institutions, society would improve."

What is the meaning of the word embrace as it is used in the sentence?

• acceptance

• following

• observation

• understanding

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Which phrase means the same as the word relied in paragraph 6?

• depended upon

• developed alongside

• disagreed with

• struggled against

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What is the impact of paragraph 7?

• It informs the reader of an expert’s opinion on technology.

• It allows the reader to realize the benefits of using the Internet to create change.

• It informs the reader of the connection between electricity and Benjamin Franklin.

• It allows the reader to imagine how Benjamin Franklin would react to our modern society.

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What does the author mean by the phrase “laid the groundwork” in paragraph 9?

• accessed the original

• created the basis

• farmed on land

• started new communities

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Which three statements should be included in a summary of the passage?

• Benjamin Franklin’s father was a soap maker.

• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin were the founding fathers of the United States.

• Benjamin Franklin spent his life inventing with the purpose of improving society.

• Benjamin Franklin is well-known today because of his successful career and life.

• Americans are provided opportunities for creativity and change as a direct result of Benjamin Franklin’s efforts.

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Use both passages on Benjamin Franklin for the next two questions.

Which central idea from “Benjamin Franklin Viewed Invention as a Form of Public Service” is illustrated in the passage from “The Iron Stove”?

• Benjamin Franklin responded to his community’s complaints.

• Benjamin Franklin was concerned with the education of Philadelphia’s youth.

• Benjamin Franklin invented a new product that improved life for a family.

• Benjamin Franklin kept to himself while he worked in his workshop.

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Which choice provides a similarity between the two passages?

• Both passages hint that Benjamin Franklin was a self-made man.

• Both passages provide the reason Philadelphia is a large city.

• Both passages illustrate a typical day in America in the 1700s.

• Both passages include descriptions of some of Benjamin Franklin’s inventions.

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