1. What does the "pursuit of happiness" mean to the Convention delegates?
(a) A man has the potential to choose any occupation.
(b) A man is able to vote in all elections.
(c) A man engages in any type of private behavior as long as he is happy.
(d) A man rises according to his abilities and industry.

2. In Chapter Five, what situation does Madison feel is "peculiarly embarrassing"?
(a) The lack of dignity shown by delegates in the discussion about a chief executive.
(b) The discussion of citizenship rights for Congressmen.
(c) The speech of Benjamin Franklin.
(d) The discussion of the role and salary of the chief executive while Washington is in the room.

3. What does Bowen consider the most striking feature of the New Jersey Plan?
(a) The executive is removed by impeachment.
(b) There is a single executive.
(c) Two branches of legislature.
(d) Creation of a single legislative chamber where states vote equally, regardless of size or wealth.

4. What does Madison consider to be the usefulness of the Senate?
(a) The Senate is able to work more closely with the President because they have a similar perspective on American government.
(b) The Senate is able to discuss foreign matters with more authority because more Senators travel to Europe.
(c) The Senate is able to counteract the decisions made by a popularly elected branch of legislature.
(d) The Senate is able to make decisions with more coolness, systematic procedure, and wisdom than the popularly elected branch of legislature.

5. As described in Chapter Four, what is the main focus of the delegates' debates?
(a) The rights of states.
(b) The rights of immigrants.
(c) The right to prepare a Constitution.
(d) The rights of individual citizens.