Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Quiz

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

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

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

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.

What is the most likely reason Washington chooses Hamilton to write his letter of resignation? (from Act 2, Part 3)

Washington is illiterate, and can't read or write.

Washington wants to make Burr and the others even angrier by giving Hamilton this important job.

Hamilton has always been a good and powerful writer.

Hamilton begs to be given the job, thinking that getting it will give him status.

How does Burr's description of himself as being prepared to "wait for it" define a contrast between himself and Hamilton? (from Act 1, Part 3)

Hamilton is clearly portrayed as being in love with the same woman as Burr, but not as willing to wait for her as Burr is.

Hamilton is clearly portrayed as being impatient with Burr, and eager for him to be as happy in marriage as he (Hamilton) is.

Hamilton is clearly portrayed as being impatient, and having difficulty waiting for anything.

Hamilton is clearly portrayed as being highly moralistic, and judgmental of Burr for being involved with a married woman.

What are the names of the three Schuyler sisters? (from Act 1, Part 2)

Eliza, Angelica, and Peggy.

Eliza, Angelica, and Susan.

Angelica, Beatrice, and Peggy.

Eliza, Alison, and Peggy.

What is the most likely reason that Burr was excluded from the conversation between Jefferson, Madison, and Hamilton? (from Act 2, Part 2)

Hamilton wanted to keep Burr politically isolated, and told Washington to make sure Burr wasn't included.

Burr had made Jefferson angry, and was excluded for personal reasons.

Burr was not seen as being directly connected to any of the issues being discussed.

Hamilton forgot to invite him into the conversation: the whole thing is a misunderstanding.