Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is a likely reason that Hamilton has his affair with Maria Reynolds? (from Act 2, Part 1)

He is unhappy in his marriage, and wants to find someone other than Eliza to love him.

He wants to escape the pressures of his political and private lives.

He knows that Maria is Burr's mistress, and wants to punish him.

He uses Maria as a substitute for Angelica, the woman he truly wants to be with.

2.

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 an emotional one to a more thought-driven 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 a thought-based one to a more emotion based one.

3.

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 receiving commendations from Washington.

Their both becoming fathers.

4.

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

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

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

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

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

5.

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 only children.

They are both orphans.

They are both youngest children.

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