The Room Where It Happens Quiz

According to the lyrics, what did General Mercer need to do to secure his legacy?

• Win a battle

• Die

• Become a general

• Pass a law

Why does Alexander say he will finally "talk less, smile more"?

• He wants to get his bank plan through Congress

• He wants to win a bet

• He wants to become president

• He wants to abolish slavery

Who are the two Virginians mentioned in the song?

• Jefferson and Madison

• Hamilton and Burr

• Washington and Madison

• Jefferson and Washington

According to the lyrics, what do Jefferson and Madison emerge with?

• Unprecedented financial power

• The nation's capital

• An invitation to duel

• Open doors

What does the phrase 'art of the trade' refer to in the song?

• Negotiation skills

• Political campaigning

• Fine arts

• Economic policies

What do the lyrics suggest about the decision-making process in politics?

• It is transparent and well-understood

• It happens behind closed doors

• It is influenced by the public

• It is chaotic and unpredictable

According to the song, who claims to have arranged the meeting?

• Burr

• Hamilton

• Madison

• Jefferson

According to the lyrics, what did Hamilton want?

• Financial power

• A new form of government

• To build something that outlives him

• The U.S. capital

What does Burr want in the song?

• Financial power

• Political influence

• To be in the room where decisions are made

• To become president

According to the lyrics, what happens in the room where it happens?

• Decisions and compromises are made

• Political secrets are revealed

• Financial power is accumulated

• The nation's capital is determined