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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 Washington's aide-de-camp during the Revolutionary War?
(a) King.
(b) Hamilton.
(c) Madison.
(d) Gerry.

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

3. Which delegate is beloved by the French?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Rufus King.
(d) Alexander Hamilton.

4. What do the Virginia delegates do before a quorum of states arrive?
(a) The delegates meet with delegates from other states to establish a common ground.
(b) The delegates draft 15 Articles of Confederation detailing a plan for government.
(c) The delegates write 15 Resolves detailing a plan for government.
(d) The delegates craft a new Constitution for the United States.

5. What question is considered at the first Saturday meeting of the quorum?
(a) What is the role of the executive in the new government?
(b) What type of government best suites America?
(c) Who is president of the Convention?
(d) What representation is used for Congress?

Short Answer Questions

1. Which delegate from South Carolina claims to have a plan similar to that presented by Edmund Randolph?

2. Which delegate is called "The Tall Boy" during the Continental Congress?

3. On May 30th, what amendment to the Virginia Resolves is proposed by Randolph?

4. Which delegate is the oldest?

5. When the Convention opens, in which city is Congress meeting?

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