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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 13 (Chapter 32-Epilogue).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 mongrel art form."
(c) "An act of rebellion."
(d) "A magical art form."

2. Who wrote the musical Company?
(a) Joell Ortiz.
(b) Jonathan Larson.
(c) Kevin McCollum.
(d) Stephen Sondheim.

3. What character performs the number "You'll Be Back" in Hamilton?
(a) Alexander Hamilton.
(b) King George III.
(c) Aaron Burr.
(d) Eliza Schuyler.

4. Who was the sixth President of the United States?
(a) Benjamin Franklin.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) James Madison.
(d) Quincy Adams.

5. In what year did Thomas Jefferson run for President with Aaron Burr as his de facto running mate?
(a) 1798.
(b) 1800.
(c) 1797.
(d) 1803.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date did Hamilton open at the Public Theater?

2. How many people were in the audience on the opening night of Hamilton on Broadway?

3. What Scripture passage, dear to Washington, is referenced in "One Last Time"?

4. To whom is Lin-Manuel Miranda married?

5. According to the sidebar notes, the piano riff that opens Hamilton was inspired by what sound?

(see the answer key)

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