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This passage is from the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. He begins by explaining to his son why he is writing this text. Read the passage, then answer the question. DEAR SON: I have ever had pleasure

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This passage is from the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. He begins by explaining to his son why he is writing this text. Read the passage, then answer the question.

DEAR SON: I have ever had pleasure in obtaining any little anecdotes of my ancestors. You may remember the inquiries I made among the remains of my relations when you were with me in England, and the journey I undertook for that purpose. Imagining it may be equally agreeable to you to know the circumstances of my life, many of which you are yet unacquainted with, and expecting the enjoyment of a week's uninterrupted leisure in my present country retirement, I sit down to write them for you. To which I have besides some other inducements. Having emerged from the poverty and obscurity in which I was born and bred, to a state of affluence and some degree of reputation in the world, and having gone so far through life with a considerable share of felicity, the conducing means I made use of, which with the blessing of God so well succeeded, my posterity may like to know, as they may find some of them suitable to their own situations, and therefore fit to be imitated.

–The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin,
Benjamin Franklin

Which statements are key ideas that are connected in this passage? Check all that apply.

Benjamin Franklin has researched his ancestry in England.
Benjamin Franklin wants to brag about his accomplishments.
Benjamin Franklin is reflecting on his life by writing it down.
Benjamin Franklin wants his son to understand his life.
Benjamin Franklin wants his son to help him write the autobiography.