Alexander Hamilton Quiz
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- 1.
What was Alexander Hamilton's nickname?
- A.
Alex
- B.
The Little Lion
- C.
The Moneymaker
- D.
The Brave Tiger
Correct Answer
B. The Little Lion -
- 2.
On what West Indies Island was Alexander Hamilton born on?
- A.
St.Croix
- B.
St.Kits and Nevis
- C.
St.Martin and Charlestown
- D.
St.Petersburg
Correct Answer
B. St.Kits and Nevis -
- 3.
Alexander Hamilton belonged to the ___________ party.
Correct Answer
Federalist - 4.
Alexander Hamilton's wife's name was Elizabeth Schyuler.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
What was Alexander Hamilton's first job?
- A.
Shipping clerk
- B.
Lawyer
- C.
Congressman
- D.
Commander of the Army
Correct Answer
A. Shipping clerk -
- 6.
Which college refused to accept Alexander Hamilton's application?
- A.
The College of New York City (now Columbia)
- B.
Queens College (now Rutgers)
- C.
The College of New Jersey (now Princeton)
- D.
Harvard College
Correct Answer
C. The College of New Jersey (now Princeton) -
- 7.
Alexander Hamilton began to prepare for war after he heard news about the Battle of Monmouth.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 8.
Alexander Hamilton achieved the rank of _____________ during the Revolutionary War.
Correct Answer
Lt.Colonel - 9.
What was the name of Elizabeth Schyuler's father?
- A.
Philip Schyuler
- B.
Paul Schyuler
- C.
Peter Schyuler
- D.
Phil Schyuler
Correct Answer
A. Philip Schyuler -
- 10.
Alexander Hamilton left the army so that he could spend time with his pregnant wife.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
What book did Alexander Hamilton write while he studied for his bar exam to become a lawyer?
- A.
The Numerous Judgments of the Supreme Court
- B.
An Agenda of the New York Supreme Court
- C.
Practical Proceedings in the Supreme Court of New York
- D.
An Analysis of the Cases in the New York Supreme COurt
Correct Answer
C. Practical Proceedings in the Supreme Court of New York -
- 12.
In 1784, Alexander Hamilton founded the ________.
Correct Answer
Bank of New York - 13.
On September 18, 1782, Alexander Hamilton was appointed Secretary of Treasury.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 14.
Who was the woman with whom Alexander Hamilton publicly admitted to having and extra-marital affair?
- A.
Angelica Church
- B.
Maria Church
- C.
Angelica Reynolds
- D.
Maria Reynolds
Correct Answer
D. Maria Reynolds -
- 15.
Who were the other two people who wrote the Federalist Papers with Alexander Hamilton?
Correct Answer
James Madison and John Jay
Madison and Jay
John Jay, James Madison
John Jay and James Madison
James Madison, John Jay
Jay and Madison
Jay, Madison
Madison, Jay - 16.
At what age did Alexander Hamilton die?
- A.
54
- B.
69
- C.
47
- D.
49
Correct Answer
C. 47 -
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