Hamilton Songs 9-12

In what year does Alexander meet Eliza at a ball?

• 1776
• 1780
• 1784
• 1790

Aaron Burr tells Alexander that if he could marry a Schuyler sister, Alexander would be ______.

• rich
• happy
• famous
• smart

Eliza says, "I have never been the type to try and grab the spotlight. We were at a revel with some rebels on a hot night, laughin’ at my sister as she’s dazzling the room." The author uses this to show that– 

• Eliza is upset that Angelica is everyone’s favorite.
• Eliza does not enjoy being the center of attention and is happy when Angelica takes over.
• Eliza thinks Peggy should get some attention, too.
• Eliza does not like social events and wishes they had not attended the revel.

Which of the following does NOT happen in "Helpless"?

• Alexander and Eliza meet at a ball.
• Alexander and Eliza fall in love.
• Alexander and Eliza get married.
• Alexander and Eliza have a baby.

What does Alexander have to offer Eliza when they get married?

• his honor
• a tolerance for pain
• a couple of college credits
• ALL of these + his top-notch brain

The song "Satisfied" provides a different ________ for the events in "Helpless."

• point of view
• setting
• plot

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Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Angelica gives up Alexander?

• She thinks he only wants her for her money.
• She does not find him attractive.
• She needs to marry someone rich because she is the oldest daughter.
• She knows Eliza is in love with him.

Which of Angelica's lines is foreshadowing?

• "I know my sister like I know my own mind."
• "Alexander, I'll never forget the first time I saw your face."
• "He will never be satisfied. I will never be satisfied."
• "I'm a girl in a world in which my only job is to marry rich."

What surprising fact do we learn about Burr in "The Story of Tonight (Reprise)"?

• He is dating a woman married to a British officer.
• He is unhappy that Hamilton got married.
• He has switched sides and is now fighting for the British.

Based on what Hamilton tells Burr about his married girlfriend, we can infer that if he were in the same position, Hamilton would -

• pursue her even though she is married.
• stay far away from the married woman.
• tell the woman's husband about the affair.
• hope her husband is killed in the war.