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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Alexander Hamilton born?
(a) Island of Nevis, West Indies.
(b) New Orleans, LA.
(c) Delhi, India.
(d) Honolulu, Hawaii.

2. Where was Hamilton struck by the bullet in the duel?
(a) His left arm, just above the elbow.
(b) The right temple.
(c) HIs right side, four inches above his hip.
(d) His right leg, in the main artery.

3. What did Madison propose to do about the issue?
(a) Forward it to a committee where it would fade from the public attention.
(b) Debate it in the House.
(c) Approve it.
(d) Pass it to the Senate.

4. How did critics of the Constitution see that document?
(a) As a poorly written document with considerable grammatical errors.
(b) As a starting point for further amendments.
(c) As a betrayal of the core concepts of the American Revolution.
(d) As a shining beacon of the principals fought for in the Revolution.

5. At the time of the American Revolution, what was the most powerful military force in the world?
(a) British army and navy.
(b) Chinese Red Guard.
(c) Taliban.
(d) Spanish Armada.

Short Answer Questions

1. What documents are available today that relate the exact words spoken by each of the dinner attendees?

2. According to the author, how did the creation of a separate American nation occur?

3. Which two Representatives reacted first to this petition?

4. Which state, at the time of the debate, had the largest free-black population?

5. What was one of the concerns shared by pro-slavery and abolitionist factions?

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