Question

read the excerpt from the introductory note of the autobiography of benjamin franklin.\benjamin franklin was born in milk street, boston, on january 6, 1706. his father, josiah franklin, was a tallow chandler candle maker who married twice, and of his seventeen children benjamin was the youngest son. his schooling ended at ten, and at twelve he was bound apprentice to his brother james, a printer, who published the new england courant. to this journal he became a contributor, and later was for a time its nominal editor. but the brothers quarreled, and benjamin ran away, going first to new york, and thence to philadelphia, where he arrived in october, 1723.\which of the following is a key detail about franklins employment in this excerpt?○ benjamin franklin was one of seventeen children.○ benjamin franklins father was a tallow - maker.○ benjamin franklin finished his schooling by age 10.○ benjamin franklin worked at the
ew england courant.\

Explanation:

The question asks for a key detail about Franklin's employment. We analyze each option:

1. "Benjamin Franklin was one of seventeen children." This is family/background info, not employment-related.
2. "Benjamin Franklin's father was a tallow-maker." This is about his father's job, not his own employment.
3. "Benjamin Franklin finished his schooling by age 10." This is about his education, not employment.
4. "Benjamin Franklin worked at the 'New England Courant.'" The excerpt states he was an apprentice to his printer brother, contributed to this journal, and was its nominal editor—this directly relates to his employment.

Answer:

Benjamin Franklin worked at the "New England Courant."