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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. When did Elizabeth Schuyler meet Alexander Hamilton?

2. What song did Alex Lacamoire compose for Sesame Street that is a pride of his?

3. When did Lin-Manuel Miranda's father come to the U.S. from Puerto Rico?

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. Where did Elizabeth Schuyler meet Alexander Hamilton?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the basic premise of the song "The Story of Tonight." What purpose does this song serve to the musical?

2. Who is Ron Chernow and why was he important in the development of Hamilton?

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

4. Why are hip-hop and rap music considered good vehicles to tell the story of Hamilton?

5. What was Angelica Schuyler's relationship like with Alexander Hamilton?

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

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

8. Who is Philippa Soo and why was she chosen for the role of Eliza?

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

10. What previous success had Lin-Manuel Miranda had before Hamilton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the musical Hamilton as it has contributed to education. Why is this musical a unique resource in teaching history? What programs have brought the musical to schoolchildren in New York and elsewhere? How have students generally responded to Hamilton?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the costume design for the original production(s) of Hamilton. Who designed costumes for the show? How did the designer integrate period costumes and contemporary attire? Why is the costume design for this production important to the story?

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