While every American schoolchild has heard of Franklin, some facts of his life have been lost to common knowledge. How much do you know?
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Question: Ben Franklin's father was a tallow chandler. What did he make?
Bricks and Mortar
Harnesses and Bridles
Ship Supplies
Soap and Candles
Question: Franklin was born in which city?
Baltimore
Boston
London
Philadelphia
Question: How much schooling did Ben Franklin have?
Two years
Eight years
Ten years
Attended Harvard College after completing school
Question: Franklin organized the Junto in 1727. What was it?
A Discussion Group
A Militia
A Savings and Loan Society
A Hiking and Kayaking Association
Question: What business was Franklin in before he turned to science and politics?
Baking
Electrical Repair
Insurance
Printing
Question: Which of the following pseudonyms did Franklin not use in his writing?
Alice Addertongue
Richard Saunders
Patience Willingly
Silence Dogood
Question: Which of these devices did Franklin Invent?
Bi-focals
Lightning rods
Swim Fins
All of the above
Question: What document was Franklin signing when he reportedly said,
The Articles of Confederation
The Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The bill for his laundry
Question: In what city did Franklin spend 10 of his last 15 years?
London
New York
Paris
Philadelphia
Question: What was Franklin's attitude toward slavery?
He held slaves himself
He served as president of an abolitionist society
He blamed the British for slavery
All of the above
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