Benjamin Franklin Quiz

When was Benjamin Franklin born?

• January 17, 1706

• February 17, 1706

• March 17, 1706

• April 17, 1706

How many brothers and sisters did Benjamin Franklin have?

• 10

• 15

• 17

• 20

Why did Benjamin Franklin's father take him out of school?

• He was not smart

• It was too expensive

• He wanted to work

• He was sick

What was Benjamin Franklin's famous electricity experiment?

• Flying a kite with a key during a storm

• Building a lightning rod

• Inventing the light bulb

• Creating a battery

What is Benjamin Franklin most famous for?

• His experiments with electricity

• Writing books

• Painting

• Cooking

What was the name of the newspaper Benjamin Franklin ran?

• The Boston Gazette

• The Pennsylvania Gazette

• The New York Times

• The Washington Post

What invention is Benjamin Franklin known for that helps people see better?

• Telescope

• Microscope

• Bifocal glasses

• Sunglasses

What did the Franklin stove do?

• Cooled the room

• Heated the room

• Cooked food

• Cleaned the air

What did Benjamin Franklin prove with his kite experiment?

• Lightning and electric sparks are the same

• Kites can fly in storms

• Keys attract lightning

• Storms are dangerous

What was placed on top of buildings to prove lightning was electricity?

• Weather vane

• Lightning rod

• Antenna

• Flagpole