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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. Which delegate took the most comprehensive notes on the Convention meeting?
(a) Morris.
(b) Washington.
(c) Franklin.
(d) Madison.

2. Which state comes prepared to oppose proportional representation?
(a) Delaware.
(b) New York.
(c) New Jersey.
(d) Pennsylvania.

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

4. Which "firebrands" of the American Revolution are absent from the Convention?
(a) Patrick Henry and Sam Adams.
(b) Sam Adams and Alexander Hamilton.
(c) George Washington and Patrick Henry.
(d) Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.

5. What is the first resolution of the New Jersey Plan?
(a) That the Articles of Confederation are revised to make the federal Constitution adequate.
(b) That all states have equal representation in Congress.
(c) That a single executive governs the country.
(d) That a national government is established with a supreme legislative, judicial, and executive branches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Thomas Jefferson absent from the Convention?

2. Where does the Convention meet?

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

4. Which delegate is Washington's neighbor on the Potomac?

5. Why is it difficult for Congress to obtain a quorum?

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