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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. The author states in Chapter 4 that research on the production revealed that the carpenters in New York and other coastal towns in Alexander Hamilton's era was that many of them were what?

2. What location does Lin refer to as "This weird Brigadoon in the middle of Washington Heights" (40)?

3. According to the author in Chapter 5, Jay-Z's "My 1st Song" is a rare hip-hop track in what tempo?

4. Where was the Notorious B.I.G. from?

5. Who wrote Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the job that a producer does for a Broadway or Off-Broadway production?

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

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

4. Who was the Notorious B.I.G. and what influences did he have on Miranda?

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

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. Describe the basic premise of the song "Aaron Burr, Sir." When does this song appear in the musical?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the role of Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton the musical. What are the main actions, objectives, and obstacles of this character in the story? How does Hamilton's character evolve in the course of the story? What are the positive and negative aspects of this character?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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