Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer, and write the answer in the blank provided Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions - Speech in the Virginia Convention (p. 262)
1) C The main idea of this speech is that
A) the British are evil,
B) the Convention is cowardly.
C) it is time for the colonists to fight for freedom.
D) war is the best way to solve conflicts between peoples.
C
Henry believes that the time for negotiation
B) has passed.
A) is at hand.
D) has never and will never exist.
C) may still come.
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3)
What human weakness does Henry associate with the colonists who oppose his position?
A) disloyalty.
B) cowardice.
C) selfishness. D) self-deception.
4) D Which of the following best describes Henry's tone in this speech?
5)
A) fiery.
B) smug.
C) doubtful.
D) quietly confident.
D.
To Henry, the situation of the colonies calls for the Convention to
A) take swift action.
B) engage in lengthy debate.
C) consult with other authorities.
D) delay action until tempers have calmed.
C at the beginning of the speech, Henry treats the members of the Convention whose position
6)
he opposes as
A) bullies.
B) traitors.
C) patriots.
D) inferiors.
7) B Which of the following is not something that Henry believes will aid the colonial cause
against the British?
A) a sense of unity.
C) a desire for peace.
B) a sense of justice.
D) strength in numbers.