Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Quiz

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What is the most likely reason that Hamilton resents being called "son" by George Washington? (from Act 1, Part 4)

Hamilton feels that Washington is looking down on him and judging him as inferior.

Hamilton feels that Washington is comparing him unfavorably to the older, more mature Aaron Burr.

Hamilton feels that Washington is making a sarcastic comment on Hamilton's being the child of a single mother.

Hamilton feels that Washington looks on him as a son, rather than as a potential military commander.

What is the characteristic, common to both Burr and Hamilton, that leads them into the duel? (from Act 2, Part 5)

A desire to get back at the other over misunderstandings about Burr's relationship with Washington.

A desire to get back at the other over misunderstandings about Eliza.

A sense of personal honor.

A desire to see the other dead.

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

Hamilton has always been a good and powerful writer.

Who was John Adams, and why is he significant to the story? (from Act 2, Part 5)

Adams was President after Washington: his failures made it necessary for Hamilton to run for office, and for Burr to become involved.

Adams was Burr's running mate in the election of 1800: Adams' victory ensured that Burr would be vice-president.

Adams was Jefferson's Vice-President: his failures made it necessary for Jefferson to fire him and ask Hamilton to take his place.

Adams was President after Washington: his failures made it necessary for Jefferson to run for office, and for Hamilton to become involved.

What is a likely reason that Hamilton has his affair with Maria Reynolds? (from Act 2, Part 1)

He wants to escape the pressures of his political and private lives.

He knows that Maria is Burr's mistress, and wants to punish him.

He is unhappy in his marriage, and wants to find someone other than Eliza to love him.

He uses Maria as a substitute for Angelica, the woman he truly wants to be with.