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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Massachusetts. The People Speak..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which late-arriving delegate is also governor of New Jersey?
(a) James Wilson.
(b) Elbridge Gerry.
(c) Charles Pinckney.
(d) William Livingston.

2. What type of government does Virginia's George Wythe support?
(a) A weak national government.
(b) A strong national government.
(c) A monarchy.
(d) Continuation of the confederation.

3. Which delegate is the only Northerner at the Convention who refuses to sign the Constitution?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Roger Sherman.
(c) Elbridge Gerry.
(d) Edmund Randolph.

4. Why are French noblemen amazed to find Revolutionary War officers working as innkeepers?
(a) In Europe, officers only own farms.
(b) In Europe, the military is a profession.
(c) In Europe, inns are run by women.
(d) They don't realize America have inns.

5. Who is elected the president of the Convention?
(a) Madison.
(b) Washington.
(c) Morris.
(d) Hamilton.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which delegate is called "The Tall Boy" during the Continental Congress?

3. What does the "pursuit of happiness" mean to the Convention delegates?

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

5. In Chapter 21, what does George Mason want to be included in the Constitution?

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