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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (Chapters 8-10).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How long after meeting did Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler become engaged?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 2 months.

3. Where did Tommy Kail grow up?
(a) Detroit, Michigan.
(b) Alexandria, Virginia.
(c) The Bronx, New York.
(d) New York, New York.

4. From what play is the quote "Don't hang back among the brutes" (10) cited in the introduction?
(a) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(b) A Streetcar Named Desire.
(c) In the Heights.
(d) Hamilton.

5. The setup of the opening prologue of Hamilton is said in the sidebar notes to be inspired by the prologue of what play?
(a) Sweeney Todd.
(b) Hair.
(c) Jesus Christ Superstar.
(d) A Chorus Line.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author in Chapter 5, Jay-Z's "My 1st Song" is a rare hip-hop track in what tempo?

2. What is the refrain that concludes "The Schuyler Sisters" (45)?

3. When did Barack Obama's father come to the United States?

4. Where did John Adams retreat after leaving New York?

5. In what neighborhood is In the Heights set?

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