Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which circumstance portrayed in Act 1, Part 5 again clearly draws a parallel between the lives of Hamilton and Burr? (from Act 1, Part 5)

Their both getting married.

Their both falling in love with a married woman.

Their both becoming fathers.

Their both receiving commendations from Washington.

2.

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)

The Subjective Nature of History.

Ambition and transformation.

Sacrifice and Martyrdom.

The Power of Writing.

3.

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

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, 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.

4.

Given that rap, throughout the story, has been utilized as the language of Hamilton's thought processes and intellectual drive, what is the significance of "Hurricane" transitioning from first being sung to later being rapped? (from Act 2, Part 3)

Hamilton's reaction is moving from a thought-based one to a more emotion based one.

Hamilton has forgotten Washington's urgings to keep his thoughts and words under control.

Hamilton has forgotten his mother's teachings about thinking too much.

Hamilton's reaction is moving from an emotional one to a more thought-driven one.

5.

Who is Philip? (from Act 1, Part 5)

Angelica's husband.

Washington's new assistant.

Burr's son.

Hamilton's son.

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