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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Federal versus National. The Two Supremes. The City of Philadelphia..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is elected secretary of the Convention?
(a) Major Jackson of South Carolina.
(b) James Madison of Virginia.
(c) Alexander Hamilton of New York.
(d) Robert Morris of Pennsylvania.

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

3. Which state sends the most delegates to the Convention?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Virginia.
(c) New York.
(d) Delaware.

4. According to the Convention rules, how many states make a quorum?
(a) Seven.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Three.
(d) Twelve.

5. What convenience is just becoming fashionable at the time of the Convention?
(a) Plows.
(b) Toothbrushes.
(c) Boots.
(d) Buckles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which delegate is elected chairman of the Committee of the Whole?

2. What motion does the Committee of the Whole approve before they adjourn on the last day of May?

3. What do delegates see if they visit Carpenters' Hall?

4. Who is Robert Morris?

5. Who is elected the president of the Convention?

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