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Use the story Printer's Ink to answer this question.

Printer's Ink

Which sentence paraphrases two main ideas about Ben Franklin from the first page of the story?

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Ben made money for all of the states and his real name was Richard.
Ben made money for all of the states and his real name was Richard.

Ben stopped being a printer at age 42 and Ben lived in Boston.
Ben stopped being a printer at age 42 and Ben lived in Boston.

Ben worked for his brother James and Ben ran his own newspaper in Pennsylvania.
Ben worked for his brother James and Ben ran his own newspaper in Pennsylvania.

Ben lived in Boston his entire life and Ben did not enjoy writing.
Ben lived in Boston his entire life and Ben did not enjoy writing.
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Answer 1

To paraphrase the main ideas about Ben Franklin from the story "Printer's Ink," you would want to choose the response that accurately reflects significant aspects of his life. Based on the options given, the best choice is:

**Ben worked for his brother James and Ben ran his own newspaper in Pennsylvania.**

This statement highlights important facts about Ben Franklin's early career and his entrepreneurial journey.