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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. How does Washington get his title of Commander in Chief?
(a) Washington is appointed as the Commander of the thirteen original colonies.
(b) Washington is elected the Commander of the Convention.
(c) A popular vote elects him as General of the Continental Army.
(d) Congress elects him as General of the Continental Army.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter Four, what issue does James Wilson see as the heart of the problem surrounding government?

2. What question is considered at the first Saturday meeting of the quorum?

3. Which delegate is credited with being the strongest influence on the creation of the 1787 Convention?

4. Which delegate opens the Convention's "main business"?

5. What type of government does Virginia's George Wythe support?

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