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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the MAIN point of "Speech in the Convention"?
To "Hussle and Motivate"
The Constitutional Convention should support the Constitution because it is as good as it is likely to be.
The delegates at the Constitutional Convention are not perfect.
Benjamin Franklin wanted to show off that he was very smart and that he was never wrong.
- 2. Multiple Choice
According to "Speech in the Convention", why does Franklin want the delegates to support the Constitution strongly despite any personal reservations they may have?
because doing so guarantees that the principles of the Constitution will be administered well
because doing so will inspire public confidence in the delegates' leadership
because Franklin views the document as a product of their joint wisdom
because Franklin does not have time to be babysitting these men longer than he already has
- 3. Multiple Choice
In "Speech in the Convention", which of these views of government does Franklin most clearly express?
Corrupt rulers breed disillusion and rebellion
He is always right, he is perfect, and there is no other person like him.
Good governments are created by trial and error
Any well-run government can benefit the people
- 4. Multiple Choice
According to Franklin in his speech, 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
It will cause all other nations to be jealous of the United States
It will show that the United states is superior like the grocery store on Western.
It will cause all other nations to see the United States as a leader and make them bow down when they come to our town.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is Franklin's purpose in posing the rhetorical question: "From such assembly can a perfect production be expected?"
To show that the character faults of the delegates seriously outweigh their joint wisdom, and the result will be poor.
To argue that it would be unreasonable to demand an ideal Constitution from flawed human beings
to make the delegates think and to catch their attention because some of them were falling asleep.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why did Franklin use the French Lady as an anecdote?
To lighten up the mood and kindly break the news to the delegates that they are not perfect.
because he got jokes
because the story of the French Lady had a good moral.
He wanted to show off his French
- 7. Multiple Choice
Listeners appreciated the speech's brevity. Choose the best definition for brevity
full of brief sentences
stated in a brief way
The quality of being brief
a brief action
- 8. Multiple Choice
"It is therefore the older I grow, the more apt I am to doubt my own judgement"
Logos
Ethos
Tacos
Pathos
- 9. Multiple Choice
"If every one of us...were to report the objections he has had to it...we might prevent its being generally received."
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Rolos
- 10. Multiple Choice
Repeating a phrase at the beginning of a sentence for emphasis.
Anaphora
Parallel Structure
Alliteration
Assonance
- 11. Multiple Choice
Logos is...
A persuasive appeal to logic
A persuasive appeal to emotion
A persuasive appeal to moral character
A persuasive appeal to faith
- 12. Multiple Choice
Pathos is...
A persuasive appeal to faith
A persuasive appeal to emotion
A persuasive appeal to logic/reason
None of the above
- 13. Multiple Choice
Ethos is...
A persuasive appeal to logic and reason
A persuasive appeal to the author's moral character
A persuasive appeal to emotion
A persuasive appeal to faith
- 14. Multiple Choice
According to "Speech in the Convention", why does Franklin want the delegates to support the Constitution strongly despite any personal reservations they may have?
because doing so guarantees that the principles of the Constitution will be administered well
because doing so will inspire public confidence in the delegates' leadership
because Franklin views the document as a product of their joint wisdom
because Franklin does not have time to be babysitting these men longer than he already has
- 15. Multiple Choice
In the poem "To His Excellency.." the goddess is used to symbolize
General Washington's leadership
Britain during the Revolutionary War
General Washington's military career
the American colonies during the Revolutionary War
- 16. Multiple Choice
The poet describes General Washington as…
a great leader for peace that can bring an end to the revolution
a god that should be worshipped like the goddess
a brave and moral leader who can defend America in both peacetime and war
a ruthless and brutal leader who will annihilate the enemy
- 17. Multiple Choice
What challenges does the poet suggest Washington has?
He must ignore the goddess Columbia's state
He must fight against the goddess Columbia's fury
He must defend America against its enemies
He must restrain his hunger for power and dominion over the colonies
- 18. Multiple Choice
According to the poet Washington will
conquer every nation with the goddess by his side
earn both material wealth and lasting honor as the leader of America
be the king and rule with the goddess
build a mansion with a golden throne where he can rule America
- 19. Multiple Choice
When Franklin cites his age and experience as the source for his belief in compromise, he is making an appeal to
pathos
logos
ethos
pity
- 20. Multiple Choice
When Franklin uses two humorous anecdotes to support his argument for compromise, he is making an appeal to
pathos
ethos
logos
buy him a drink
- 21. Multiple Choice
When Franklin reasons that a unified Constitution will create stability among the states and project strength to foreign nations, he is making an appeal to
ethos
logos
pathos
humor
- 22. Multiple Choice
Basically, Franklin attempts to persuade his fellow delegates from divergent points of view to do what?
argue some more
adopt the constitution since it is perfect
wait a few more days and think about it
compromise now with an imperfect document
- 23. Multiple Choice
In Wheatley's poem, it says, "She [America] flashes dreadful in refulgent arms." Refulgent means
mighty
shining brightly
awesome
unfolding
- 24. Multiple Choice
If one is flying an "ensign," one is flying a
kite
plane
flag
the letter N
- 25. Open Ended
What do you know of the legacy of George Washington? How does this poem relate to the legacy he has left on U.S. history? Write a paragraph on what you know or have been taught concerning our nation's first president.
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