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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. Who wrote the 1973 historical novel Burr?

2. At what space was Hamilton staged at the Public Theater?

3. When did Alexander Hamilton ascend to George Washington's cabinet?

4. In what Brooklyn neighborhood did Anthony Ramos grow up?

5. What musical features the song "Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the main antagonists in Hamilton?

2. Who is Jonathan Groff and why was he chosen to join the cast?

3. Why is A Chorus Line referenced several times in the book?

4. Who is Stephen Sondheim and how has he influenced musical theater?

5. What commentary is provided for the song "It's Quiet Uptown"?

6. What were some of the impacts of the educational outreach for Hamilton?

7. Why did Hamilton produce a pamphlet after his affair was discovered? What did the pamphlet relate?

8. Who choreographed the original productions of Hamilton? How did he come to this position?

9. What does "tech" refer to and how is this process described in Hamilton?

10. What is the song "Say No to This" about?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the work of Alex Lacamoire in the development of Hamilton. What was Lacamoire's position among the creators? How did he collaborate with Miranda? What criticism or awards has he earned for his work on the production?

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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