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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 contemporary setting was Lin-Manuel Miranda inspired by for the scene in Hamilton that is set in The Common?
2. Who is the Executive Director of the Public Theater?
3. When did Elizabeth Schuyler meet Alexander Hamilton?
4. In what neighborhood is In the Heights set?
5. Lin-Manuel Miranda is quoted in Chapter 5 stating that "Just as we continue to forget that immigrants are the backbone of the country, we forget that musical theater is" what (47)?
Short Essay Questions
1. How is the development and production of Hamilton considered revolutionary?
2. In his commentary on "The Schuyler Sisters," Lin-Manuel Miranda cites influences by what musicians? How are these inspirations incorporated into the song?
3. Who is the author of the introduction essays in each chapter? What is his association with Hamilton?
4. What was Angelica Schuyler's relationship like with Alexander Hamilton?
5. Who was the Notorious B.I.G. and what influences did he have on Miranda?
6. Describe the basic premise of the song "The Story of Tonight." What purpose does this song serve to the musical?
7. Describe the song "Farmer Refuted." What are the premise and purpose of this song?
8. What successes had musical director Alex Lacamoire had prior to Hamilton?
9. Who is Philippa Soo and why was she chosen for the role of Eliza?
10. Who sings the song "You'll Be Back" in the show and what influences appear in this song?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda to write Hamilton? How did he go about beginning this project? How did the musical develop further through workshops? How did it evolve in this process?
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
Describe and discuss the history and spaces of the Public Theater. When was the Public founded? Who founded it? What is the mission of the theater? Why did the creators of Hamilton choose this as their Off-Broadway venue?
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