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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4 (Chapters 5-7).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Lin-Manuel Miranda's father come to the U.S. from Puerto Rico?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1969.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1973.

2. Lin-Manuel Miranda is quoted in Chapter 5 stating that "Just as we continue to forget that immigrants are the backbone of the country, we forget that musical theater is" what (47)?
(a) "A custom of history."
(b) "A magical art form."
(c) "A mongrel art form."
(d) "An act of rebellion."

3. 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) The Sound of Music.
(d) Guys and Dolls.

4. When did In the Heights premiere Off-Broadway?
(a) 2007.
(b) 2010.
(c) 2003.
(d) 1999.

5. When did Lin-Manuel Miranda marry?
(a) 2008.
(b) 2009.
(c) 2010.
(d) 2005.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character performs the number "You'll Be Back" in Hamilton?

2. Whose cabinet is the subject of the book Team of Rivals?

3. What word from the Introduction refers to knowing or using several languages?

4. Where was Jeremy McCarter working as a theater critic when In the Heights was premeired Off-Broadway?

5. Who did David Korins work for as his creative director?

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