Which Hamilton Character Are You? Quiz

By: Ashley Duncan
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Hamilton Character Are You? Quiz
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About This Quiz

Before you start rapping or letting out a high, piercing, operatic note when thinking about the songs from the play "Hamilton," you need to learn more. Find out which character sings the songs that speak to your heart. Then you will really belt those songs with a passion that you can OWN. We'll take you through questions that reveal your personality traits and match those traits with the starring roles from the musical. Don't skip a beat, take the quiz now. 

The intrigue, the leadership, the sincerity, the ego... explaining these motivations helped tell the story of Alexander Hamilton and helped the Broadway show earn a record-setting 16 Tony nominations, winning 11. The strength of the writing alone made it worthy of the awards, but the songs and the politics were just as impactful. The musical captured a nations' appreciation for rap and hip-hop music, as well as a sense of justice and pride (Immigrants - We Get the Job Done). The characters were just as fascinating, with complex backgrounds, combat scars and powerful needs. 

Do you see yourself in any of the main characters? Who do you think most closely represents your personality and quirks? Don't throw away your shot. Take the quiz now by clicking the button below. 

How would you destroy your enemy?
Pen and Paper
Knowledge
Money
Sword
Which best describes Alexander Hamilton?
Young and scrappy
Bastard orphan
Immigrant
Hero and scholar
Pick a drink.
Whiskey
Scotch
Ale
Wine

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Pick a lyric -
"Chick-a-plao!"
"Talk less, smile more"
"Well he's never gon' be president now"
"I'm a general. Whee!!!!"
Where would you rather go on vacation?
London
Paris
New York
Off the grid
How do you feel about public speaking?
I love it
I'd rather not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world.
Not for me.
It's alright.

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What's your ideal camping situation?
Sleeping bags under the stars
A nice cabin not too far from a town.
Yurts
Your standard high pitched tent is fine.
Which of these do you spend the most time on?
Email
Twitter
Tumblr
Instagram
Someone you've known for a long time betrays your trust. What do you do?
Smite them with my searing wit
Forgive them
Leave their fate up to the hands of the law
Mail them a potato with the phrase "you'll be sorry for this"

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You're at a party and someone asks you to dance. You:
Go for it!
Politely decline.
I am already dancing!
Smile and offer them food instead.
Your weekend plans are likely to include:
Brunch
Catching up on news
Volunteering
Exercise
Pick an actor:
Johnathan Groff
Leslie Odom Jr.
Daveed Diggs
Phillipa Soo

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How would you handle an argument?
I win, I always win.
Let's have a Cabinet Meeting about it
I can't argue under pressure
Debate civilly
Fill in the blank: "Man! The man is___."
Right!
Crazy!
Young, scrappy, and hungry.
Non-stop.
How would society describe you?
Quiet and reserved.
Beautiful
Hard working
Sweet and kind

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How would YOU describe yourself?
Witty and show stopping.
Patient and wise
Loveable and quirky
Gentle and innocent
In the face of danger, what sort of battle would you offer?
Staring contest
Battle of wits
Battle of knowledge
Makes danger regret it messed with you.
Do you wear glasses?
Yes
Sunglasses
No
Only when I am reading

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Which comes closest to your view?
I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing.
The passion of a revolution are apt to hurry even good men to excesses
Never do today what you can do tomorrow.
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.
Which most closely describes you?
Prickly about criticism
Indefatigable
Optimistic
Networker
What comes closest to your approach to sex?
Can't resist temptation although I wish I could.
Monogamy makes sense.
Sexual release is the only remedy for restlessness and irritability.
Have it if you can get it.

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What is your preferred living situation?
A lifelong relationship with no children.
A large family
Playing the field.
I prefer to keep to myself.
What is your management style?
I run a tight ship!
Balanced, I insist on accountability, but allow room for folks to work on their own.
Iron fist. I'm in this role for a reason.
Loose, let it flow like a river. Things will work out.
My staff looks to me to make every decision.
I sure hope not!
True - I've trained them well.
False - they know when they are empowered to make choices and what needs to come from me.

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Which is your preferred Broadway Musical?
Newsies
Wicked
Sweeney Todd
West Side Story
Lyrics you can't help but rap at the top of your lungs? ("Hamilton" style of course)
"I'm not throwing away my shot!"
"How does a ragtag volunteer army in need of a shower, somehow defeat a global superpower?"
"You cry in your tea which you hurl in the sea when you see me go by..."
"I remember that night, I just might regret that night for the rest of my days"
Biggest pet peeve?
Injustice!
Betrayal
Regret
Others stealing your thunder

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Which of the following do you value most?
Love
Power
Passion
Politics
What's your dream theater gig?
Writing the next Broadway smash hit.
Dig into a deep emotional role
Make audiences laugh as a show's comedic relief
Anything that gets me a Tony
Are you more of a leader or a follower?
Leader
Follower
A bit of both

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