Who+Was+Ben+Franklin

Questions:

Q; Who helped Ben Franklin with the kite experiment? A: His son William

Q: What was the name of the jar that stored electricity? A: Leyden Jar

Q: What city was Ben Franklin born in? A: Boston, MA

Q: What was Ben's first invention? A: Four paddles that slipped on hands and feet to help people swim faster.

Q: What shop did Ben's father own? A: Candleshop

Q: Ben Franklin was an apprentice. What did he do and who did he work for? A: Printer and his brother James

Q: BF helped print a newspaper. Which paper? A: Boston Gazette

Q: What was the pen name BF used for his silly Boston stories? A: Selena Dogwood

Q: What was the name of BF newspaper? A: Pennsylvania Gazette

Q: The PA Gazette printed 2 firsts. WHat are they? A: Map and Cartoon

Q: What was the name of BF's famous almanac? A: Poor Richard's Almanac

Q: BF discovered a method to help ships move faster in the water. What was it? A: The Gulf Stream

Q: What was the benefit of the Franklin stove? A: It directed heat from the stove to the family room and not up the chimmney.

Q: As BF aged his eye sight weakened. What did BF invent to help with his vision. A: Bifocals

Q: BF did much for Public Service. Name three. A: Public library system First volunteer fire company Mail system University of PA First General Hospital

Q: What age did Ben stop lifting weights? A: 80

Q: How many times did Ben get married? A: 2

Q: What musical instrument did Ben invent? A: the Glass Harmonica