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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8 (Chapters 17-19).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what Sondheim muical do a trio of friends repeatedly sing, "Hwere's to us. Who's like us? Damn few" (35)?
(a) A Chorus Line.
(b) Merrily We Roll Along.
(c) Guys and Dolls.
(d) The Sound of Music.

2. According to the sidebar notes, the piano riff that opens Hamilton was inspired by what sound?
(a) A gunshot.
(b) A spring breeze.
(c) A door squeak.
(d) A howling wolf.

3. How old was Lin when he performed for the White House at "An Evening of Poetry, Music, and the Spoken Word"?
(a) 32.
(b) 29.
(c) 25.
(d) 34.

4. Who did David Korins work for as his creative director?
(a) Kanye West.
(b) John Lennon.
(c) Tupac.
(d) Prince.

5. To whom is Lin-Manuel Miranda married?
(a) Ronda Alberton.
(b) Elizabeth Jackman.
(c) Vanessa Nadal.
(d) Ellen Blankenbuehler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term in poetry and music refers to the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words?

2. What does Lin-Manuel Miranda say the song "The Schuyler Sisters" really is in Chapter 4 (38)?

3. When was the duet "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" released?

4. Where did Phillipa Soo study acting?

5. Who did Daveed Diggs play in Act One of the original production of Hamilton?

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