The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Question 1

Who is Benjamin Franklin?

Answer 1

A writer and publisher who lived between 1706 and 1790. He is well known for the book: Poor Richard’s Almanac. He established the first public library. He was a Scientist and an inventor. He helped in drafting the Declaration of Independence. He was a Founding Father. He secured French aid during the Revolutionary War. He is considered the most celebrated early American, after George Washington.

Question 2

What does Mortification mean?

Answer 2

Mortification - n. - chagrin, annoyance.

Question 3

What does Hospitable mean?

Answer 3

Hospitable - adj. - friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; (of an environment) pleasant and favorable for living in.

Question 4

What does Ambulatory mean?

Answer 4

Ambulatory - adj. - moving from place to place.

Question 5

What does Ingenious mean?

Answer 5

Ingenious - adj. - cunning, resourceful.

Question 6

What is Angle?

Answer 6

Angle is the way that something is portrayed or the way that you look at it.

Question 7

How do you find angle?

Answer 7

You ask: Why are you telling us this?