Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Quiz

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Who is General Lee? (from Act 1, Part 4)

Lee is the officer to whom Washington gives a position in cabinet instead of Hamilton.

Lee is the officer to whom Burr reveals government secrets.

Lee is the officer to whom Washington gives a command instead of Hamilton

Lee is the officer whose failure in battle costs Laurens his life.

What are the implications of Eliza, after an extended silence, singing "it's quiet uptown" to Hamilton? (from Act 2, Part 4)

It seems possible that Eliza, like Hamilton, is being tormented by the memory of the noisy fun Philip had while living uptown.

It seems possible that, in the aftermath of their son's death, she is able to ignore Hamilton's grief and start dealing with her own.

It seems possible that Eliza, like Angelica, is finding healing in experiencing the quiet uptown.

It seems possible that, in the aftermath of their son's death, she is moving towards forgiveness and re-connection.

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 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.

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

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 Power of Writing.

The Subjective Nature of History.

Sacrifice and Martyrdom.

Ambition and transformation.

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

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

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

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.