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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. Who is Robert Morris?
(a) The governor of Maryland.
(b) An assistant to Washington.
(c) A delegate from New Jersey.
(d) The richest man in Philadelphia.

2. What reason does Mason give as Hamilton's reason for leaving the Convention?
(a) He is mortified that other New York delegates don't vote with him.
(b) He is opposed to the decisions being made at the Convention.
(c) He is angry that his opinions are not considered in the discussions.
(d) He has pressing family business to tend to.

3. As described in Chapter Four, what is the main focus of the delegates' debates?
(a) The rights of states.
(b) The rights of individual citizens.
(c) The rights of immigrants.
(d) The right to prepare a Constitution.

4. Which delegate is the oldest?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) James Madison.
(c) George Washington.
(d) Benjamin Franklin.

5. Which delegate is born in Scotland and signs the Declaration of Independence?
(a) John Dickinson.
(b) John Rutledge.
(c) James Wilson.
(d) Pierce Butler.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which delegate took the most comprehensive notes on the Convention meeting?

2. What is the Society of the Cincinnati?

3. How does Washington get his title of Commander in Chief?

4. According to the Convention rules, how are questions to be decided?

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

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