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

2. The delegates decide that congressmen are to be paid how?
(a) By fixed, moderate stipend from the national treasury.
(b) By a salary with annual raises based on longevity.
(c) By a fixed salary equivalent to two-thirds of a typical merchant salary.
(d) By a fixed, moderate stipend from individual state treasuries.

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

4. Why does Dr. Franklin argue for a plural executive?
(a) He believes a plural executive better reflects the interest of all the states.
(b) He wants to share the position with George Washington.
(c) He believes a single executive becomes ill and unable to conduct public affairs.
(d) He believes a single executive inflames the British.

5. How does Hamilton get named as a delegate to the Convention?
(a) He is a member of the ruling political party in New York.
(b) He is asked to participate by George Washington.
(c) He is the governor of New York.
(d) His father-in-law has political prestige.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter Six, the Convention delegates decide the members of the National Senate are to be chosen by which procedure?

3. Who is Edmund Randolph?

4. Who is called the "unsung hero" of the Convention?

5. What is the first resolution of the New Jersey Plan?

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