Exploring the Life and Achievements of Benjamin Franklin

At what age did Benjamin Franklin stop attending school?

• 12 years old

• 15 years old

• 10 years old

• 17 years old

What was the name of the newspaper Benjamin Franklin's brother printed?

• The Pennsylvania Gazette

• The Silent Observer

• The Current

• Poor Richard's Almanac

Which of these aphorisms was published by Benjamin Franklin?

• A penny saved is a penny earned

• Time is money

• Knowledge is power

• Honesty is the best policy

How many major founding documents did Benjamin Franklin sign?

• Five

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which country did Benjamin Franklin serve as an ambassador to?

• Spain

• France

• Germany

• Great Britain

What was the purpose of the kite experiment conducted by Benjamin Franklin?

• To prove lightning carries an electrical charge

• To invent the first kite

• To create a new form of communication

• To demonstrate wind power

Which of these was NOT invented by Benjamin Franklin?

• The light bulb

• Swim fins

• Bifocal lenses

• The Franklin stove

What was the first public service Benjamin Franklin started in the U.S.?

• The first fire station

• The first postal service

• The first public library

• The first hospital

What educational institution did Benjamin Franklin help to found?

• Harvard University

• University of Pennsylvania

• Yale University

• Princeton University

In what year did Benjamin Franklin pass away?

• 1850

• 1820

• 1790

• 1776