Benjamin Franklin Quiz

What was Benjamin Franklin when he was a young boy?

• He was an apprentice

• He was enslaved by others

• He was an indentured servant

• He was already a superstar due to his fathers fame

What is an apprentice?

• An underling of their parents at their job

• Someone who learns under their "master" to become a "master" at that one job

• Someone who works for free to get shelter, food, water, and clothing

• A person that is forced to work under one person

At what age did Benjamin Franklin become an apprentice?

• 17 years old

• 13 years old

• 7 years old

• 12 years old

True or False?

Benjamin Franklin invented the lightning rod.

• True

• False

True or False?

Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity.

• True

• False

At which job was Benjamin Franklin an apprentice?

• Printing

• Carpentry

• Writing

• Candle Making

What age did Benjamin Franklin quit his apprenticeship?

• 17 years old

• 19 years old

• 15 years old

• 21 years old

Who was Benjamin Franklin's apprenticeship "master"?

• His father

• His mother

• His brother

• His sister

What U.S. currency is Benjamin Franklin on?

• $20 bill

• $1 bill

• $100 bill

• $5 bill

When did Benjamin Franklin die?

• March 17, 1890

• April 17, 1750

• March 17, 1850

• April 17, 1790