Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Hamilton refers to himself as "thinkin' past tomorrow." Which of the show's themes is most significantly evoked by this reference? (from Act 1, Part 1)

Ambition and transformation.

The Power of Writing.

The Subjective Nature of History.

Sacrifice and Martyrdom.

2.

Who is behind the publication of The Reynolds Pamphlet? (from Act 2, Part 4)

Alexander Hamilton.

Aaron Burr.

Maria Reynolds.

James Reynolds.

3.

What is the most likely reason Burr decided to run for election against Alexander Hamilton's father-in-law? (from Act 2, Part 2)

Burr wanted to humiliate Hamilton and his family.

Burr wanted to humiliate Philip Hamilton by defeating his grandfather.

Burr wanted to punish Washington for naming Hamilton's father-in-law to cabinet instead of him.

Burr wanted to punish Eliza for marrying Hamilton instead of him.

4.

Who is James Reynolds? (from Act 2, Part 1)

The blackmailing brother of the woman with whom is having an affair.

A scheming, manipulative colleague of Thomas Jefferson, determined to have Hamilton removed from influence in government.

The blackmailing husband of the woman with whom Hamilton has an affair.

The angry, vengeful husband of the woman with whom Hamilton is having an affair.

5.

What aspect of their family history do Burr and Hamilton have in common? (from Act 1, Part 1)

They are both youngest children.

They are both only children.

They are both orphans.

They were both raised by single mothers.

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