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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The New Jersey Plan. Alexander Hamilton Makes his Speech. June 15-19..

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which delegate opens the Convention's "main business"?
(a) Edmund Randolph.
(b) Benjamin Franklin.
(c) Alexander Hamilton.
(d) James Madison.

2. Why does Patterson of New Jersey ask for time in mid June?
(a) To discuss Convention matters with other delegates from his state.
(b) To return home and take care of his family.
(c) To develop and gather support for an alternative to the Virginia Plan.
(d) To prepare a draft of the Constitution for the Committee of the Whole.

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

4. On May 30th, what amendment to the Virginia Resolves is proposed by Randolph?
(a) Change from a supreme power to a federal government.
(b) Change from a federal to a national government.
(c) Change from the Convention to the Committee of the Whole.
(d) Change from federal government to a democracy.

5. In Chapter Four, what issue does James Wilson see as the heart of the problem surrounding government?
(a) Is it be over men or over states?
(b) Does it represent all states equally?
(c) Is it modeled after the British form of government?
(d) Is it be decided at the Convention?

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the ever-present danger delegates do not discuss?

2. How does Dr. Franklin arrive at the State House?

3. What is the Society of the Cincinnati?

4. What do delegates see if they visit Carpenters' Hall?

5. What metaphor does John Dickinson use to describe his view of American government?

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