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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 did Daveed Diggs play in Act One of the original production of Hamilton?

2. What is the date of the arrangements for the Hamilton/Burr duel that is reprinted in Chapter 30?

3. What term refers to the person who writes the scenes and dialogue that accompany the songs in a musical?

4. Where was Aaron Burr born?

5. When was Theodosia Burr born?

Short Essay Questions

1. From what is the song "Take a Break" derived?

2. How are the music and musical inspiration described for the song "What'd I Miss"?

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

4. How did Hamilton (in its original productions) serve as an educational resource?

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

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

7. Who are the main antagonists in Hamilton?

8. How do the authors describe the transition from Off-Broadway to Broadway in Chapter 23?

9. What led to the duel where Hamilton was killed?

10. What inspired Paul Tazewell in his costume design for Hamilton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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