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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which state delegation split their vote on July second?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Maryland.
(c) New York.
(d) Pennsylvania.

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

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

5. Which delegate elegantly rebuts Paterson's defense of the New Jersey plan?
(a) Charles Pinckney.
(b) James Wilson.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) George Washington.

6. During the events presented in Chapter 10, what issue concerns Mason?
(a) The payment of a stipend to members of Congress.
(b) The use of the word "national".
(c) The lack of progress made by delegates.
(d) The extensive powers being granted to Congress.

7. What kind of veto power does the Convention delegates finally grant to the executive?
(a) Absolute veto power.
(b) No veto power.
(c) Veto power subject to overrule by 2/3 of Congress.
(d) Veto power subject to overrule by 1/2 of Congress.

8. Which state does not send a delegation to the Convention?
(a) New Jersey.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) Maryland.
(d) Rhode Island.

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

10. What does the "pursuit of happiness" mean to the Convention delegates?
(a) A man has the potential to choose any occupation.
(b) A man rises according to his abilities and industry.
(c) A man is able to vote in all elections.
(d) A man engages in any type of private behavior as long as he is happy.

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

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

13. 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) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Dr. Benjamin Franklin.
(d) Dr. Benjamin Rush.

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

15. Who is Robert Morris?
(a) An assistant to Washington.
(b) The richest man in Philadelphia.
(c) The governor of Maryland.
(d) A delegate from New Jersey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Patterson of New Jersey ask for time in mid June?

2. By the events of Chapter 11, how is the balloting taking place?

3. The delegates decide that congressmen are to be paid how?

4. Who writes the Virginia Act approving a Federal Convention?

5. Why is indigence a bad word for most delegates to the Convention?

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