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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Foreigners in Congress. The Ten Miles Square..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Convention rules, how many states make a quorum?
(a) Three.
(b) Seven.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Thirteen.

2. Which delegate writes and publishes Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania to the Inhabitants of the British colonies?
(a) John Dickinson.
(b) James Wilson.
(c) Benjamin Franklin.
(d) Pierce Butler.

3. By the events of Chapter 11, how is the balloting taking place?
(a) Only in state caucuses.
(b) In the full Convention.
(c) Only in the Committee of the Whole.
(d) In smaller sub-committees.

4. In Chapter Five, what situation does Madison feel is "peculiarly embarrassing"?
(a) The discussion of the role and salary of the chief executive while Washington is in the room.
(b) The lack of dignity shown by delegates in the discussion about a chief executive.
(c) The speech of Benjamin Franklin.
(d) The discussion of citizenship rights for Congressmen.

5. In Chapter 10, the delegates vote that senators are chosen by whom?
(a) State legislatures.
(b) Citizens in a popular vote.
(c) Members of Congress.
(d) The Chief Executive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Edmund Randolph?

2. Who finally appears at the Convention a week after the Great Compromise is passed?

3. Which delegate wishes to establish a national university supported by Congress?

4. Which delegate is beloved by the French?

5. What does Madison consider to be the usefulness of the Senate?

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