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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tension Mounts. Europe and America..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 10, which delegate makes a long speech about the lack of necessity for a Congress with two branches?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Luther Martin.
(c) James Madison.
(d) George Washington.

2. What does Bedford declare the small states do if the large states dissolve the Confederation?
(a) Band together to form their own union.
(b) Align themselves with one of the large states.
(c) Start a war against the large states.
(d) Find a foreign ally to assist them.

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

4. What question is considered at the first Saturday meeting of the quorum?
(a) Who is president of the Convention?
(b) What is the role of the executive in the new government?
(c) What representation is used for Congress?
(d) What type of government best suites America?

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do delegates see if they visit Carpenters' Hall?

2. In Chapter Eight, what startling statement is attributed to Franklin?

3. Which delegate elegantly rebuts Paterson's defense of the New Jersey plan?

4. In Chapter 11, which delegate reminds the Convention that because the states are commercial, they continue to be engaged in European politics?

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

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