Songs & Lyrics
Which song opens the musical?
"Alexander Hamilton"
Who is the main character of the musical?
Must include their first AND last name.
Alexander Hamilton
What does the musical suggest about who tells our stories?
History depends on who tells it.
("Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story")
What war serves as the backdrop of Act 1?
The American Revolutionary War
How are the Cabinet Battles in Hamilton presented (musically)?
As rap battles
In which song does Angelica sing, "You will never be satisfied"?
"Satisfied"
Which character serves as both narrator and rival to Hamilton?
Must include their first AND last name.
Aaron Burr
How does Hamilton's drive for success both help and harm him?
It leads him to achieve greatness but also to personal downfall.
Who is the King of England featured in the musical? Be specific!
King George III
What issue does Cabinet Battle #1 focus on?
Hint: Two things should be listed.
The national debt and financial plan.
What song features the duel between Hamilton and Burr?
"The World Was Wide Enough"
Which Founding Father returns from France to debate Hamilton in Cabinet Battles?
Must include their first AND last name.
Thomas Jefferson
What is the symbolic meaning of "The Room Where It Happens"?
Power and influence are held by those making secret political deals.
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers mentioned in the musical?
To support/defend the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
What is debated in Cabinet Battle #2
Whether the U.S. should support France in its revolution.
Which song includes the line "I am not throwing away my shot"?
"My Shot"
Who is portrayed as Hamilton's political mentor and father figure?
Must include their first AND last name.
George Washington
What does Eliza do at the end of the musical to ensure Hamilton's legacy lives on?
She tells his story and builds institutions in his name.
Hamilton and Jefferson had a secret meeting to discuss the establishment of a national bank. What was the compromise Hamilton agreed to?
x2 points if you can include the year!
The nation's capital would be in Washington, D.C. in exchange for Congress approving Hamilton's financial plan.
Compromise of 1790
What moral issue is at the center of Cabinet Battle #3 (cut song)?
Slavery and national unity
What song has Eliza singing about forgiving Hamilton after his affair?
"It's Quiet Uptown"
Which real historical event ends Washington's presidency in the musical?
What does the final song suggest about the power of storytelling and how history remembers people?
That storytelling shapes legacy--we don't control how history remembers us, but we can influence it through our actions and the voices that tell our stories.
What real-life scandal ruined Hamilton's political career?
His affair with Maria Reynolds.
What political party does Hamilton help shape through his ideas?
The Federalist Party