Characters
Who can be described as absent-minded, inventor, curious?
Ben Franklin
Why did Amos decide to write about Ben Franklin?
He wanted people to know about Ben's accomplishments.
Why did Amos and Ben go to France?
They were sent there to get French assistance of money and supplies to aid in the war effort against England.
Who came to warn Ben that the shipmasters were coming to mob him after Amos "fixed" the almanac?
the Harbor Master
Amos would help Ben, and Ben would send food to Amos's family.
Who was a fine, white-furred French mouse that Amos helped?
Sophia
Why did Amos leave his family and the vestry?
He was one of 26 children. If he left, there would be one less mouth to feed.
What happened to Sophia's family?
Her husband had been sent to the Colonies and her children were in a cell under the Queen's throne.
What happened when Ben rubbed a tube with silk or fur and then touched Amos's tail with the tube?
Amos was shocked.
When Ben turned 81, what was Amos's gift to him?
A new beaver skin hat
Who can be described as determined, caring, and smart?
Amos
Why did Ben begin to wear his fur cap everywhere?
He wanted to have Amos with him.
What happened to the peasant mice during the battle?
They deserted the battle when they saw all the food.
Who, according the Amos, really wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Red
Why didn't Amos go to England with Ben?
Amos didn't go because Ben convinced the captain to put lightning rods on the masts of the ship.
What was the name of Thomas Jefferson's mouse?
Red
What was the first thing that Ben and Amos worked on together?
The Franklin stove
Out of the Swedes, the Russians, the Italians, the Spaniards, John Paul Jones's ship rats, and the peasant mice, who were the greatest fighters in the world?
John Paul Jones's ship rats
How did Ben feel after his Electrician Exhibition? (did he feel he succeeded or was he embarrassed or was he discouraged or was he puzzled)
successful
What did Ben do that almost ruined his friendship with Amos?
He purposely flew his kite with Amos on it during a storm.
What is the name that Ben used when he wrote his almanac?
Poor Richard
Why did the "country yokels" think that Ben had drowned?
They found his coat and watch by the side of the pond.
Why did Ben lose his popularity in France after the Fourth of July Celebration?
Because of the mice and rats that battled during the celebration (He seemed to "drip mice.")
Ben wrote maxims, wise sayings.
Why was Ben conflicted about Amos's gift to him?
There was no room for Amos in it.