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WorksheetsTM Weekly Test 17 - Reading
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
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1.
In the 18th century, people believed lightning was a sign of ______.
a)
evil
b)
God
c)
magic
d)
electricity
2.
What did Franklin notice before designing his experiment?
a)
He noticed that lightning acted like electricity.
b)
He noticed that lightning acted like fire.
c)
He noticed that lightning acted like thunder.
d)
He noticed that lightning acted like water.
3.
What did Franklin fly into a lightning storm?
a)
a kite
b)
a toy airplane
c)
a parrot
d)
a helicopter
4.
What did Franklin tie onto the kite string to test the presence of electricity?
a)
a metal key
b)
a plastic key
c)
a wooden key
d)
a glass key
5.
What happened when lightning reached the key?
a)
It made sparks.
b)
It made a noise.
c)
It melted the key.
d)
It ended the storm.
6.
Why did Franklin invent the lightning rod?
a)
to protect people's houses
b)
to win a prize
c)
to prevent lightning storms
7.
What connects the lightning rod to the metal rod underground?
a)
a wire
b)
a key
c)
nothing
d)
a string
8.
What does lightning always look for?
a)
the fastest way to get to the ground
b)
the safest way to get to the ground
c)
water
d)
bell ringers
9.
Why did lightning often strike churches?
a)
because they were the tallest buildings around
b)
because lightning is evil
c)
because bells are magnetic
d)
because lightning follows sounds
10.
Why would Benjamin Franklin be happy to know that lightning rods still protect people today?
a)
because he wanted his inventions to be useful
b)
because his inventions never worked when he was alive
c)
because he wanted to be famous
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