Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Quiz

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What aspect of their family history do Burr and Hamilton have in common? (from Act 1, Part 1)

They were both raised by single mothers.

They are both orphans.

They are both youngest children.

They are both only children.

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 making a sarcastic comment on Hamilton's being the child of a single mother.

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 looks on him as a son, rather than as a potential military commander.

Why is the character of King George significant? (from Act 1, Part 2)

George was King of England at the time of the Revolution, and actively opposed it.

George was a personal friend of Washington's, and secretly gave money to him to fund the Revolution.

George was King of France at the time of the American Revolution, and actively opposed it.

George supported the American Revolution, and was an ally of both Washington and Hamilton.

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 highly moralistic, and judgmental of Burr for being involved with a married woman.

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 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)

Ambition and transformation.

The Power of Writing.

The Subjective Nature of History.

Sacrifice and Martyrdom.