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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 character performs the number "You'll Be Back" in Hamilton?
2. Who was Jeremy McCarter's boss when he began working at the Public Theater?
3. When was the duet "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" released?
4. In his sidebar notes for the song "Meet Me Inside," Lin-Manuel Miranda claims this is one of the only hip-hop songs he knows with what time signature?
5. When did Lin-Manuel Miranda's father come to the U.S. from Puerto Rico?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are hip-hop and rap music considered good vehicles to tell the story of Hamilton?
2. Who is Philippa Soo and why was she chosen for the role of Eliza?
3. Who is Tommy Kail and what was his involvement with Hamilton?
4. Why was Chris Jackson chosen to perform the role of George Washington?
5. Who is the author of the introduction essays in each chapter? What is his association with Hamilton?
6. What drew Elise Goldsberry to the role of Angelica Schuyler?
7. What successes had musical director Alex Lacamoire had prior to Hamilton?
8. What is the inspiration behind the specific style of songs that Hamilton and Eliza sing in the musical?
9. When did Lin-Manuel Miranda perform at the White House and why is this significant?
10. How is the relationship between Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler described?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Describe and discuss two songs from Hamilton. What is the song saying? How does this song dramatize a story or scene? What genre(s) of music are demonstrated in the song and why are they important?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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