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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. Where does the author describe Lin and Tommy meeting with Jeffrey Seller on July 30, 2013?
2. In how much stage time does "A meeting, a courtship, and a wedding" take to establish through the song "Helpless" in Hamilton?
3. Where is Vassar College located?
4. Jeremy McCarter states in the Introduction that the story of the show's creation begins on what date when Lin performed at the White House?
5. What term in poetry and music refers to the repetition of the sound of a vowel in nonrhyming stressed syllables near enough to each other for the echo to be discernible?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the basic premise of the song "Aaron Burr, Sir." When does this song appear in the musical?
2. What successes had musical director Alex Lacamoire had prior to Hamilton?
3. What commentary about the song "My Shot" is included in Chapter 2?
4. Who sings the song "You'll Be Back" in the show and what influences appear in this song?
5. What was Angelica Schuyler's relationship like with Alexander Hamilton?
6. Why was Chris Jackson chosen to perform the role of George Washington?
7. Describe the basic premise of the song "The Story of Tonight." What purpose does this song serve to the musical?
8. Who designed the original sets for Hamilton? How are they described?
9. What is a "shout-out" and what is an example of one in Hamilton?
10. How did Miranda and Lacamoire collaborate in developing the music for Hamilton?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the critical response to Hamilton. What did New York theater critics think of the Off-Broadway production? How was the original Broadway production reviewed? What have audiences thought about the show?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and discuss the role of the choreographer in Hamilton. Who choreographed the show? What are noteworthy aspects of the choreography? How does the choreography reflect the themes of the production?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the dual structure of Hamilton: The Revolution. How does the way that this book is structured reflect the themes of the musical? How are the connections between the American Revolution and the development of a contemporary musical illustrated? How compelling is the book to read based upon its structure?
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