Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Quiz

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

A sense of personal honor.

A desire to see the other dead.

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

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

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

James Reynolds.

Maria Reynolds.

Aaron Burr.

Alexander Hamilton.

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

Burr wanted to humiliate Hamilton and his family.

Burr wanted to humiliate Philip Hamilton by defeating his grandfather.

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

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

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

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

Why is it significant that Eliza established an orphanage in the aftermath of Hamilton’s death? (from Act 2, Part 5)

Hamilton was an orphan: therefore, in establishing an orphanage, she is acknowledging a key part of her husband's life.

Burr was an orphan: therefore, in establishing an orphanage, Eliza is expressing her forgiveness towards him.

Hamilton was an orphan: therefore, in establishing an orphanage, she is fulfilling his dream that no-one should suffer the way he did.

Eliza was an orphan: therefore, in establishing an orphanage, she is striving to ensure that no-one feels as abandoned as she did.