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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9 (Chapters 20-22).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Alex Lacamoire when he began playing piano?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

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

3. In what musical does the Witch rap her backstory?
(a) Oz.
(b) Into the Woods.
(c) The Wizard of Oz.
(d) Wicked.

4. Who directed the stage adaptation to Bring It On that Lin co-wrote?
(a) Alex Lacamoire.
(b) Joseph Addison.
(c) Andy Blankenbuehler.
(d) Vanessa Nadal.

5. What duet performed "Crazy in Love"?
(a) Dr. Dre and Mary J. Blige.
(b) Beyonce and Jay-Z.
(c) Mary J. Blige and Method Man.
(d) DJ Kool Huc and Beyonce.

Short Answer Questions

1. What location does Lin refer to as "This weird Brigadoon in the middle of Washington Heights" (40)?

2. Upon whom did Ron Chernow pen a biography that earned him the Pulitzer Prize following his book on Hamilton?

3. What instrument was used to create the essence of a siren wail in the song "My Shot"?

4. What song by Mobb Deep did Lin get permission to quote in Hamilton?

5. What song did the casting agency Telsy + Company send to Renee Elise Goldsberry that convinced her to audition for Hamilton?

(see the answer key)

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