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

2. What is the ever-present danger delegates do not discuss?
(a) The Convention dissolving and the project being abandoned.
(b) None of the New York delegates return once they leave.
(c) The choice of a single executive reminding people of the British monarchy.
(d) There is never a quorum of delegates.

3. What does Congress do eight days after receiving the Constitution?
(a) Pass a motion that the Constitution is approved, pending approval of nine states.
(b) Propose a series of amendments to the Constitution for the states to consider.
(c) Pass a series of amendments to the Constitution.
(d) Pass a recommendation that states call conventions for the purpose of ratification.

4. The delegates decide that congressmen are to be paid how?
(a) By fixed, moderate stipend from the national treasury.
(b) By a salary with annual raises based on longevity.
(c) By a fixed, moderate stipend from individual state treasuries.
(d) By a fixed salary equivalent to two-thirds of a typical merchant salary.

5. Why does Edmund Randolph oppose a single executive?
(a) He believes a single executive is influenced by foreign governments.
(b) He feels a national government needs a different model for the executive than the model demonstrated by state governments.
(c) He feels a plural executive is more useful if the country is invaded by foreign troops.
(d) He believes a plural executive is better able to represent the different parts of the country.