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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. In what political party were Oskar Eustis's mother and stepfather leaders?
(a) The Communist Party of America.
(b) The Republican Party.
(c) The Democratic Party.
(d) The Socialist Party of America.

2. What song did Alex Lacamoire compose for Sesame Street that is a pride of his?
(a) "First, Second, Third."
(b) "My Shot."
(c) "You'll Be Back."
(d) "Farmer Refuted."

3. Who performs the song "Empire State of Mind"?
(a) Joell Ortiz.
(b) Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.
(c) Jonathan Larson.
(d) Kevin McCollum.

4. Whose cabinet is the subject of the book Team of Rivals?
(a) Ben Franklin's.
(b) Alexander Hamilton's.
(c) George Washington's.
(d) Abraham Lincoln's.

5. How was the Notorious B.I.G. killed?
(a) He was shot.
(b) He overdosed.
(c) He drowned.
(d) He was stabbed.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Jeremy McCarter in the Introduction to Chapter 1, what percent of the population is foreign-born?

2. What network drama had Leslie Odom, Jr. been cast in at the same time that he became involved with Hamilton?

3. What does Lin-Manuel Miranda say the song "The Schuyler Sisters" really is in Chapter 4 (38)?

4. Who wrote the music and lyrics of The Last Ship?

5. From what play is the quote "Don't hang back among the brutes" (10) cited in the introduction?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Leslie Odom, Jr. chosen for the role of Aaron Burr?

2. Who was the Notorious B.I.G. and what influences did he have on Miranda?

3. What is the inspiration behind the specific style of songs that Hamilton and Eliza sing in the musical?

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

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

6. Who was Alexander Hamilton and what was his role as a Founding Father?

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

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

9. When did Lin-Manuel Miranda perform at the White House and why is this significant?

10. Who is Philippa Soo and why was she chosen for the role of Eliza?

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