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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. Chapter Five describes which Virginia Resolve that is considered at the beginning of June?
(a) The method of representation within the legislature.
(b) The institution of a national executive.
(c) The ability for Congress to tax the states.
(d) The ability for the President to veto measures.

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

3. What do delegates see if they visit Carpenters' Hall?
(a) Fossil bones.
(b) Newly published poems.
(c) Models of mechanical instruments.
(d) Freshly caught fish.

4. Which delegate is credited with being the strongest influence on the creation of the 1787 Convention?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Rufus King.
(c) Patrick Henry.
(d) John Adams.

5. How does Dr. Franklin arrive at the State House?
(a) On foot.
(b) On horseback.
(c) In a sedan chair.
(d) In a carriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does New Hampshire delay in sending delegates to the Convention?

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

3. At the beginning of the Convention, Governor Morris reads a letter from whom?

4. What do the Virginia delegates do before a quorum of states arrive?

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

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