This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Western Territory, the Land Companies and the Northwest Ordinance. Manasseh Cutler..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dr. Franklin arrive at the State House?
(a) In a sedan chair.
(b) On horseback.
(c) In a carriage.
(d) On foot.

2. What reason does Mason give as Hamilton's reason for leaving the Convention?
(a) He is opposed to the decisions being made at the Convention.
(b) He is mortified that other New York delegates don't vote with him.
(c) He is angry that his opinions are not considered in the discussions.
(d) He has pressing family business to tend to.

3. According to the Convention rules, how are questions to be decided?
(a) By a majority vote by delegates.
(b) By a unanimous vote of the delegates.
(c) By secret ballot.
(d) By a vote of two-thirds of the delegates.

4. Why is indigence a bad word for most delegates to the Convention?
(a) The delegates are concerned that European countries realize the states need assistance in paying off their debts.
(b) The delegates are fearful of becoming poor themselves.
(c) The delegates believe that the indigent population rebels against their decisions at any moment.
(d) The delegates associate poverty with laziness.

5. At the beginning of the Convention, Governor Morris reads a letter from whom?
(a) Thirteen officers from Cincinnati.
(b) Thirteen delegates from New Hampshire.
(c) Thirteen Congressmen.
(d) Thirteen merchants from Rhode Island.