Benjamin Franklin

Who is this historical figure?

• Orville Wright

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Wilbur Wright

Franklin was a multitalented "Renaissance Man" who excelled in many areas including science, politics, writing, music, invention, and diplomacy.

• True

• False

Benjamin Franklin was not a founding father.

• True

• False

Benjamin Franklin was born on _______________________.

• July 4, 1776

• January 17, 1706

• December 25, 0000

• January 17, 1906

Benjamin Franklin was born in ______________________.

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Washington, DC

• Waco, TX

• New York City, New York

How many siblings did Benjamin Franklin have?

• 6

• 10

• 16

• He was the only child

True or False:

Benjamin Franklin only had two years of formal education.

• True

• False

After leaving school, Benjamin Franklin started working at the family's ________________________________.

• Bicycle repair shop

• Auto repair shop

• Candle and soap making business

• Farm

By age 12, Benjamin Franklin was working at his brother's ________________shop.

• Printing

• Bicycle

• Flower

• Grocery

Due to the lack of his education, Benjamin Franklin read many books and would even go without eating just to buy more books.

• True

• False