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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. How does Rutledge and Butler believe representation is determined?
(a) By the number of babies born each year.
(b) By the number of citizens living within each state.
(c) By the physical area of the state, including parts of the Western Territory.
(d) By the amount of taxes paid to the National treasury.

2. In Chapter Seven, which delegate is described as being aware of the importance and significance of the Convention and its business?
(a) George Mason.
(b) Edmund Randolph.
(c) Pierce Butler.
(d) George Washington.

3. Where does the Convention meet?
(a) The White House.
(b) The Pennsylvania State House.
(c) The Congressional buildings.
(d) Washington, D.C..

4. Why is no argument made against Hamilton's speech?
(a) It appropriately addresses all of the concerns of the delegates.
(b) The delegates agree with the clarity of his thinking.
(c) It is so extreme that no appropriate response or rebuttal is given.
(d) It is so vague that the delegates do not understand what he intends.

5. In Chapter Seven, which delegate is identified as "not consulted" on the vote to grant the national legislature veto power over all laws they deem improper?
(a) Pierce Butler.
(b) George Washington.
(c) Edmund Randolph.
(d) George Mason.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Society of the Cincinnati?

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

3. Who proposes the compromise on representation?

4. Who is elected secretary of the Convention?

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

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