Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Quiz

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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 his mother's teachings about thinking too much.

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

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

Who is James Reynolds? (from Act 2, Part 1)

The angry, vengeful husband of the woman with whom Hamilton is having an affair.

A scheming, manipulative colleague of Thomas Jefferson, determined to have Hamilton removed from influence in government.

The blackmailing brother of the woman with whom is having an affair.

The blackmailing husband of the woman with whom Hamilton has an affair.

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

Hamilton is clearly portrayed as being impatient, and having difficulty waiting for anything.

Hamilton's insistence that Washington give him a military command is an active manifestation of which of the story's key thematic elements? (from Act 1, Part 4)

Betrayal.

The Power of Writing.

Ambition.

The Nature of History.

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

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

Lee is the officer to whom Burr reveals government secrets.

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

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