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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. What type of government does Virginia's George Wythe support?
(a) A strong national government.
(b) Continuation of the confederation.
(c) A monarchy.
(d) A weak national government.

2. Why is Thomas Jefferson absent from the Convention?
(a) He does not want to leave his farm in Virginia.
(b) He is in London arranging treaties and dealing with foreign governments.
(c) He is in New York, meeting with Congress.
(d) He is in Paris arranging treaties and dealing with foreign governments.

3. Which delegate is elected chairman of the Committee of the Whole?
(a) Chancellor Wythe.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Nathaniel Gorham.
(d) Elbridge Gerry.

4. According to the Convention rules, how are questions to be decided?
(a) By a unanimous vote of the delegates.
(b) By a majority vote by delegates.
(c) By a vote of two-thirds of the delegates.
(d) By secret ballot.

5. Who writes that Rhode Island's absence from the Convention is insignificant in the face of the stated unity of the delegates?
(a) Dr. Benjamin Franklin.
(b) James Madison.
(c) Dr. Benjamin Rush.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

Short Answer Questions

1. When they arrive, what is the most immediate problem for convention delegates?

2. In Chapter Seven, which delegate is described as being aware of the importance and significance of the Convention and its business?

3. As described in Chapter Four, what is the main focus of the delegates' debates?

4. Which delegate chairs the committee that writes the Articles of Confederation?

5. The delegates decide that congressmen are to be paid how?

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