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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Ron Chernow when he assisted in the development of Hamilton?
(a) 75.
(b) 34.
(c) 29.
(d) 59.

2. With whom did Lin-Manuel Miranda co-write the stage adaptation to Bring It On?
(a) Vanessa Nadal and Richard Wilson.
(b) Alex Lacamoire and Ron Chernow.
(c) Tom Kitt and Amanda Green.
(d) Andy Blankenbuehler and Jennifer Warren.

3. What role did Lin-Manuel Miranda play on the NBC show Do No Harm?
(a) Hercules Mulligan.
(b) Dr. Ruben Marcado.
(c) Joell Ortiz.
(d) Kevin McCollum.

4. What term refers to a set of rules for a one-on-one combat?
(a) Epistle.
(b) Magna duella.
(c) Code duello.
(d) Enigma duella.

5. What are the names of the Schuyler sisters?
(a) Maria, Sarah, and Eliza.
(b) Emilia, Donna, and Roberta.
(c) Peggy, Angelica, and Eliza.
(d) Anna, Angelica, and Patty.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what theater on Broadway did Hamilton open?

2. When did In the Heights premiere Off-Broadway?

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

4. Desiree Armfeldt is a character from what musical?

5. What was George Washington's favorite play that he had performed at Valley Forge?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a "shout-out" and what is an example of one in Hamilton?

2. What previous success had Lin-Manuel Miranda had before Hamilton?

3. Why is New York City considered an important setting for Hamilton?

4. Describe the song "Farmer Refuted." What are the premise and purpose of this song?

5. What is the Public Theater? When was it formed and by whom?

6. Who is Ron Chernow and why was he important in the development of Hamilton?

7. Describe the basic premise of the song "Aaron Burr, Sir." When does this song appear in the musical?

8. How did Miranda and Lacamoire collaborate in developing the music for Hamilton?

9. What successes had musical director Alex Lacamoire had prior to Hamilton?

10. Who designed the original sets for Hamilton? How are they described?

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