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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 his sidebar notes for the song "Meet Me Inside," Lin-Manuel Miranda claims this is one of the only hip-hop songs he knows with what time signature?
(a) 5/6.
(b) 3/4.
(c) 7/8.
(d) 4/4.

2. What was the name of the play that Jeffrey Seller wrote in fourth grade after seeing his synagogue's Purim play?
(a) Musicland.
(b) Musicalland.
(c) Adventureland.
(d) Ventureland.

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

4. In Korins's production of Hamilton, the set's chandeliers were inspired by the fixtures where?
(a) Rogers' Tavern.
(b) The Lucky Saloon.
(c) Fraunces Tavern.
(d) The White Horse Tavern.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who released the duet "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By"?

2. According to the author in Chapter 5, Jay-Z's "My 1st Song" is a rare hip-hop track in what tempo?

3. The musical Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 is a stage adaptation of what novel?

4. What character performs the number "You'll Be Back" in Hamilton?

5. Where was Clive Campbell from?

Short Essay Questions

1. In his commentary on "The Schuyler Sisters," Lin-Manuel Miranda cites influences by what musicians? How are these inspirations incorporated into the song?

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

3. How is the relationship between Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler described?

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

5. What commentary about the song "My Shot" is included in Chapter 2?

6. What is the basic premise of the song "The Schuyler Sisters"? What role does it play in the story?

7. Why was Chris Jackson chosen to perform the role of George Washington?

8. Who is Jeffrey Seller and what successes had he had prior to his work with Hamilton?

9. Who sings the song "You'll Be Back" in the show and what influences appear in this song?

10. Who is Oskar Eustis and what was his involvement in Hamilton's development?

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