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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 did John Adams retreat after leaving New York?
2. When did Alexander Hamilton plead with New York's leaders to trust in the possibilities of union and vote to ratify the new federal Constitution, according to the author in Chapter 10?
3. Who wrote the musical Company?
4. Where was Clive Campbell from?
5. In what political party were Oskar Eustis's mother and stepfather leaders?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Miranda and Lacamoire collaborate in developing the music for Hamilton?
2. What is the basic premise of the song "The Schuyler Sisters"? What role does it play in the story?
3. What is the inspiration behind the specific style of songs that Hamilton and Eliza sing in the musical?
4. Who is Philippa Soo and why was she chosen for the role of Eliza?
5. Describe the basic premise of the song "Aaron Burr, Sir." When does this song appear in the musical?
6. In his commentary on "The Schuyler Sisters," Lin-Manuel Miranda cites influences by what musicians? How are these inspirations incorporated into the song?
7. What was Angelica Schuyler's relationship like with Alexander Hamilton?
8. Who was Alexander Hamilton and what was his role as a Founding Father?
9. Who is Oskar Eustis and what was his involvement in Hamilton's development?
10. Who designed the original sets for Hamilton? How are they described?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the role of a producer in Off-Broadway and Broadway theater. Who were the producers of Hamilton? What were their main jobs? How and why did they succeed in those roles?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the casting process for Hamilton. Who were the casting directors for the Off-Broadway and Broadway productions of the musical? What is discussed regarding their choices in casting the show? How were auditions and readings organized?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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