Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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.

Burr had made Jefferson angry, and was excluded for personal reasons.

2.

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

Hamilton's son.

Washington's new assistant.

Burr's son.

Angelica's husband.

3.

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 Eliza for marrying Hamilton instead of him.

Burr wanted to humiliate Hamilton and his family.

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

Burr wanted to humiliate Philip Hamilton by defeating his grandfather.

4.

What is the most likely reason Washington chooses Hamilton to write his letter of resignation? (from Act 2, Part 3)

Hamilton has always been a good and powerful writer.

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.

5.

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.

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