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

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

3. What is the outcome of the vote over the New Jersey plan?
(a) The states unanimously agree upon the New Jersey Plan.
(b) The states unanimously vote against the New Jersey Plan.
(c) In a seven to three vote, the states chose the New Jersey Plan.
(d) In a seven to three vote, the states chose the Virginia Plan.

4. Why does Patterson of New Jersey ask for time in mid June?
(a) To return home and take care of his family.
(b) To prepare a draft of the Constitution for the Committee of the Whole.
(c) To develop and gather support for an alternative to the Virginia Plan.
(d) To discuss Convention matters with other delegates from his state.

5. Which delegate is vehemently opposed to the clause in the Virginia Resolves that gives the national legislature authority to veto laws they judge improper?
(a) James Wilson.
(b) John Dickenson.
(c) Elbridge Gerry.
(d) Patrick Henry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who proposes the compromise on representation?

2. Why isn't the Convention called the Constitutional Convention?

3. In Chapter 10, which delegate makes a long speech about the lack of necessity for a Congress with two branches?

4. On May 30th, what amendment to the Virginia Resolves is proposed by Randolph?

5. A motion on which issue opens the discussion on June 20th?

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