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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Life, Liberty and Property. The People at Large. The Method of Electing Congressmen. June 6-7..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the Convention rules, how are questions to be decided?
(a) By a majority vote by delegates.
(b) By a unanimous vote of the delegates.
(c) By secret ballot.
(d) By a vote of two-thirds of the delegates.

2. Why is Thomas Jefferson absent from the Convention?
(a) He is in New York, meeting with Congress.
(b) He is in Paris arranging treaties and dealing with foreign governments.
(c) He does not want to leave his farm in Virginia.
(d) He is in London arranging treaties and dealing with foreign governments.

3. Which "firebrands" of the American Revolution are absent from the Convention?
(a) Sam Adams and Alexander Hamilton.
(b) Patrick Henry and Sam Adams.
(c) George Washington and Patrick Henry.
(d) Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.

4. What is the significance of May 25th?
(a) That is the day the Convention officially opens.
(b) That is the day George Washington arrives.
(c) That is the day the delegates from Virginia arrive.
(d) That is the day the Virginia Resolves are presented.

5. What sound is prevalent in Philadelphia during the Convention?
(a) Preachers preaching.
(b) The ringing of bells.
(c) The clang of the printing press.
(d) The hissing of steam engines.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is elected secretary of the Convention?

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

3. Where does the Convention meet?

4. Which delegate is credited with being the strongest influence on the creation of the 1787 Convention?

5. Why does New Hampshire delay in sending delegates to the Convention?

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