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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What song from Hamilton does Leslie Odom, Jr. say he will always sing and that it is always different every time he sings it?

3. In Korins's production of Hamilton, the set's chandeliers were inspired by the fixtures where?

4. Lin's side notes for the song "Ten Duel Commandments" indicate that the song owes a huge debt to what book by Joanne Freeman?

5. What line from a Mobb Deep song is quoted in Hamilton (94)?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What purpose does the song "Satisfied" play in the plot development of Hamilton?

7. Who is the author of the introduction essays in each chapter? What is his association with Hamilton?

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

9. How is the development and production of Hamilton considered revolutionary?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the role of a set designer in Broadway musicals. Who was the set designer for the original production(s) of Hamilton? What are noteworthy aspects of the set design for the show? What role does the set design of this production play in regards to its themes?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the exploration of race in Hamilton. Why is it significant and important that the actors playing the main roles of the show are minorities? How are race and culture addressed through the music in the show? How are these concepts addressed through setting, costumes, and performances?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the lighting design for Hamilton. Who designed the lights for the show? How many cues were there in the original productions Off-Broadway and on Broadway? What is the importance of lighting design in the show?

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