Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Quiz

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

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

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

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.

Why is it significant that Eliza established an orphanage in the aftermath of Hamilton’s death? (from Act 2, Part 5)

Hamilton was an orphan: therefore, in establishing an orphanage, she is fulfilling his dream that no-one should suffer the way he did.

Eliza was an orphan: therefore, in establishing an orphanage, she is striving to ensure that no-one feels as abandoned as she did.

Burr was an orphan: therefore, in establishing an orphanage, Eliza is expressing her forgiveness towards him.

Hamilton was an orphan: therefore, in establishing an orphanage, she is acknowledging a key part of her husband's life.

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 impatient, and having difficulty waiting for anything.

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.

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

Hamilton feels that Washington is making a sarcastic comment on Hamilton's being the child of a single mother.

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