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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6 (Chapters 11-13).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) A Chorus Line.
(d) Jesus Christ Superstar.

2. Who was the lead producer that agreed to develop Hamilton at the Public Theater?
(a) Oskar Eustis.
(b) Ron Chernow.
(c) Jeffrey Seller.
(d) Joseph Addison.

3. When did Phillipa Soo's grandparents immigrate to the U.S.?
(a) 1956.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1949.
(d) 1967.

4. When did Elizabeth Schuyler meet Alexander Hamilton?
(a) 1780.
(b) 1775.
(c) 1785.
(d) 1800.

5. Who wrote, "The dominant purpose of Hamilton's life was the creation of a national sentiment, and thereby the making of a great and powerful nation from the discordant elements furnished by thirteen jarring States" (11)?
(a) Jeffrey Seller.
(b) Joseph Addison.
(c) Henry Cabot Lodge.
(d) Oskar Eustis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of song does Jeremy McCarter describe "My Shot" from Hamilton as being in the Introduction to Chapter 2?

2. What was the name of the play that Jeffrey Seller wrote in fourth grade after seeing his synagogue's Purim play?

3. Whose tribute to the MC Big Pun was an inspiration to Lin in writing Hamilton?

4. Where did Alex Lacamoire grow up?

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

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