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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first resolution of the New Jersey Plan?
(a) That the Articles of Confederation are revised to make the federal Constitution adequate.
(b) That all states have equal representation in Congress.
(c) That a single executive governs the country.
(d) That a national government is established with a supreme legislative, judicial, and executive branches.

2. Who is Guillaume Penn?
(a) A French statesman who lives in Pennsylvania.
(b) The founder of a French religious colony in Pennsylvania.
(c) A member of the Pennsylvania Congress who favors trade with the French.
(d) The founder of the Pennsylvania Quakers, admired by the French.

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

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

5. What metaphor does John Dickinson use to describe his view of American government?
(a) A machine, with the parts representing the legislative body.
(b) A solar system with the sun representing the central government.
(c) A farm, with the farmer representing the central government.
(d) A family, with the father representing the chief executive.

6. Who writes that Rhode Island's absence from the Convention is insignificant in the face of the stated unity of the delegates?
(a) James Madison.
(b) Dr. Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Dr. Benjamin Rush.
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

7. Chapter Five describes which Virginia Resolve that is considered at the beginning of June?
(a) The ability for the President to veto measures.
(b) The method of representation within the legislature.
(c) The ability for Congress to tax the states.
(d) The institution of a national executive.

8. Who proposes the compromise on representation?
(a) Roger Sherman.
(b) John Rutledge.
(c) Elbridge Gerry.
(d) James Wilson.

9. How does Dr. Franklin arrive at the State House?
(a) On horseback.
(b) On foot.
(c) In a sedan chair.
(d) In a carriage.

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

11. In Chapter Six, the Convention delegates decide the members of the National Senate are to be chosen by which procedure?
(a) Election by current members of the Congress.
(b) Appointment by state legislatures.
(c) Election by popular vote.
(d) Appointment by the Chief Executive.

12. What does Bedford declare the small states do if the large states dissolve the Confederation?
(a) Start a war against the large states.
(b) Band together to form their own union.
(c) Align themselves with one of the large states.
(d) Find a foreign ally to assist them.

13. Which delegate is credited with being the strongest influence on the creation of the 1787 Convention?
(a) Rufus King.
(b) Patrick Henry.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) John Adams.

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

15. What convenience is just becoming fashionable at the time of the Convention?
(a) Plows.
(b) Toothbrushes.
(c) Buckles.
(d) Boots.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of veto power does the Convention delegates finally grant to the executive?

3. According to the Convention rules, how many states make a quorum?

4. What term do Americans use to describe the process of clearing the land of trees?

5. During the events presented in Chapter 10, what issue concerns Mason?

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