Benjamin Franklin Autobiography

What clever plan did Ben Franklin use to trick his brother into printing Ben’s writings in the New England Courant?

• Paid his brother to print his writings

• Wrote anonymous articles and slid them under the door

• Bought his brother a new printing press

Did Ben Franklin ever reveal his plan to his brother and did it reflect on their relationship?

• Yes, it caused a strain in their relationship

• Yes, and James was happy about it

• No, but they ended up fighting and going separate ways

• No, his relationship with his brother remained the same

What caused James to print papers under Ben's name?

• James died

• Involved in a censuring incident

• Benjamin asked for the papers to be printed under his name

Why was James Franklin, Ben’s brother, imprisoned?

• Why was James Franklin, Ben’s brother, imprisoned?

• Why was James Franklin, Ben’s brother, imprisoned?

• He published something that offended the Assembly

How did James get back at Ben for leaving the New England Courant?

• Told other printing houses in Boston not to hire Ben.

• Sold his dog behind Ben's back.

• Pretended to rob him

Why does Ben insist upon paying for his boat passage to Philadelphia?

• He wants to do a good deed

• He does not want to look poor

• He wants to keep his good name

What does Ben admit was his first error?

• Marrying young

• Leaving Boston

• Taking advantage of his brother

What did Ben do with the extra rolls he purchased after arriving in Philadelphia?

• Gave them to a woman and her child

• Saved them to eat later

• Threw them away