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Who are the two main characters?
Amos and Ben Franklin
What did Ben Franklin invent with the help of Amos?
The Franklin stove
Where does Amos sleep on his first night in Ben's house?
In his fur cap
Why was the whole town searching the water franctically?
They thought Ben had drowned.
This story takes place in the ____ century.
(Is it the The 16th, 17th, or 18th. (Hint: Even though it is 2025, we live in the 21st century.))
What is the 18th century? The date was in the 1700s but the 1700s were in the 18th century.
Who thought Ben Franklin had drowned?
Country Yokels
What did the yokels find that made them think Ben Franklin had drowned?
His clothes and a watch with his name engraved in it.
Where do Ben and Amos invent the stove?
In Ben's house
Why was Ben scared when the dog ran away with his fur cap?
He thought Amos was inside of it and feared for his life.
What is a vestry?
What is a room in a church in which the sacred vessels are held.
What is the name of the almanac?
Poor Richard
What was the deal that Ben and Amos made to start their partnership?
Amos' family would get food and he would get a place for him, clothing, food, fur cap, and anything else he needed. He would give Ben advice and support.
Where did Amos hide when the townspeople were angry about the Almanack.
A deep pile of litter
Why did Amos leave home?
He wanted to go out in the world and help others and provide for his family.
Tell 2 details about a Franklin Stove.
It was used to heat rooms. It was more efficient than a fireplace. It had a hearth in front of it.
Who is Amos' last sibling? What is his name?
Zenas
What would happen every time Ben sneezed when Amos first met him.
His candles would go out.
Where does this story take place?
Philadelphia
The tides were predicted incorrectly
A writer, a publisher, a scientist, and an inventor. He is best remembered, however, for his leadership in the American colonies and the early United States.
What are some of the accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin?
What type of dog took Amos?
A half-grown mongrel
What did Ben say to make people like the almanack again?
He told them it was a hoax.
Where did Amos sit in Ben's cap?
Above his left ear.
How did Amos and Ben come up with the idea to put a layer of sand and bricks under the fire to protect the floor?
Amos knew ship-rats who told him that's how sailors would do it.
How did Benjamin Franklin start the library system as we know it?