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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. The author notes in Chapter 30 that "In real life, the fatal animosity between Hamilton and Burr revealed itself in a series of letters in the summer of" what year (264)?
(a) 1804.
(b) 1800.
(c) 1789.
(d) 1809.

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

3. Where was Aaron Burr born?
(a) London, England.
(b) Brooklyn, New York.
(c) Chicago, Illinois.
(d) Newark, New Jersey.

4. Where did Andy Blankenbuehler grow up?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Minneapolis.
(d) Cincinnati.

5. What role did Jonathan Groff voice in Frozen?
(a) Hans.
(b) Oaken.
(c) Olaf.
(d) Kristoff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the date of the arrangements for the Hamilton/Burr duel that is reprinted in Chapter 30?

2. For what avand-garde hip-hop group is Daveed Diggs the lead MC?

3. Who directed Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, and The Phantom of the Opera on his way to racking up a record 21 Tony Awards?

4. For what musical did Jonathan Groff earn a Tony nomination in 2007?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does "tech" refer to and how is this process described in Hamilton?

2. Why did the creators of Hamilton choose to double-cast the roles of Jefferson and Madison?

3. What commentary is provided for the song "It's Quiet Uptown"?

4. What led to the duel where Hamilton was killed?

5. Why is A Chorus Line referenced several times in the book?

6. What is a propmaster and how do they serve a play or musical production?

7. Where in Hamilton does the climax occur and what takes place in this scene?

8. How are the music and musical inspiration described for the song "What'd I Miss"?

9. What were some of the impacts of the educational outreach for Hamilton?

10. Who is Jonathan Groff and why was he chosen to join the cast?

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