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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The New Jersey Plan. Alexander Hamilton Makes his Speech. June 15-19..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When they arrive, what is the most immediate problem for convention delegates?
(a) Finding a place to stay, because Philadelphia is very crowded.
(b) Personal funding, because city life is expensive.
(c) Earning re-election in their home districts.
(d) Electing a President.

2. How does Rutledge and Butler believe representation is determined?
(a) By the number of citizens living within each state.
(b) By the number of babies born each year.
(c) By the physical area of the state, including parts of the Western Territory.
(d) By the amount of taxes paid to the National treasury.

3. Which delegate is called "The Tall Boy" during the Continental Congress?
(a) Governor Morris.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Rufus King.
(d) Elbridge Gerry.

4. Which state does not send a delegation to the Convention?
(a) Maryland.
(b) New Jersey.
(c) Rhode Island.
(d) New Hampshire.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Edmund Randolph oppose a single executive?

2. Why does New Hampshire delay in sending delegates to the Convention?

3. Why does Dr. Franklin argue for a plural executive?

4. What reason does Mason give as Hamilton's reason for leaving the Convention?

5. In Chapter Six, the Convention delegates decide the members of the National Senate are to be chosen by which procedure?

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