Quiz Term 1.1 - Questions

• According to his Speech in the Convention, what is Benjamin Franklin’s overall opinion of the proposed Constitution?

  He has some objections to it.
• What is the main point of Benjamin Franklin’s Speech in the Convention?

  The constitutional convention should support the constitution because the document is as good as it is likely to be.
• According to his Speech in the Convention, why does Franklin want the delegates to the Constitutional Convention to support the Constitution strongly despite any personal reservations they may have?

  Because doing so will inspire public confidence in the delegates' leadership.
• In his Speech in the Convention, what point does Franklin make most clearly in arguing that unanimity is an important part of the representatives’ acceptance?

  Unanimity shows that the government is strong and efficient.
• In his Speech in the Convention, what point does Franklin make most clearly in arguing that unanimity is an important part of the representatives’ acceptance?


  People should keep in mind that they may be mistaken in their opinions.
• If people are convinced of their own infallibility, which of these attitudes do they most likely display?

  They believe they are always right.
• If a government results in despotism, what must be true?

  The government has become tyrannical.
• If an activity is salutary, what would be its effect?

  A healthful effect.
• According to Franklin in his Speech in the Convention, how will approving the Constitution affect the country’s relationships with foreign nations?

  It will frustrate the hopes of nations unfriendly to the United States.
• In his Speech in the Convention, Franklin states, “The opinions I have had of [the Constitution’s] errors I sacrifice to the public good.” Which of the following statements best explains why Franklin feels that it is his public duty to overlook the Constitution’s errors?

  Franklin believes that swift agreement on a national government will be of great benefit to the people.
• I confess, that I do not entirely approve of this Constitution at present; but, Sir, I am not sure I shall never approve it; for, having lived long, I have experienced many instances of being obliged … to change my opinions even on important subjects…. It is therefore that, the older I grow, the more apt I am to doubt my own judgment of others.

  Which sentence best describes the tone that Franklin uses in this passage?

  He uses a mild, reasonable tone to persuade his audience members in a gentle way, without forcefulness or hostility.
• The word curiosity contains the Latin suffix -ity. Use your knowledge of this suffix to identify what part of speech curiosity is.


  Noun
• Which of the following sentences contains an example of parallelism?

  John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, the two most important forces behind the passing of the Declaration of Independence, were not delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
• At the Constitutional Convention, James Madison sat down front; he took notes on the discussions; between meetings, he transcribed the notes.Which of the following revisions incorporates parallelism most effectively?


  At the Constitutional Convention, James Madison sat and took down front, took notes on the discussions, and transcribed the notes between meetings.