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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 the Introduction of Chapter 23, "For if the most essential trait of the Hamilton team was relentless creativity, a close second was" what (206)?

2. Where was the Emanuel A.M.E. Church that was the target of a mass shooting in 2015?

3. The author states in Chapter 27 that, "For just as directors steer actors and choreographers guide dancers, Broadway producers" do what (241)?

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

5. When did Andy Blankenbuehler move to New York?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did the creators change the end of Act I from ending with "Yorktown"?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the musical Hamilton as it has contributed to education. Why is this musical a unique resource in teaching history? What programs have brought the musical to schoolchildren in New York and elsewhere? How have students generally responded to Hamilton?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Discuss the history of hip-hop and rap music and the reasons why Lin-Manuel Miranda felt that these musical genres were appropriate for telling Alexander Hamilton's story. What artists inspired Miranda in the creation of Hamilton? How do rap and hip-hop connect to the play's themes? How do these genres relate to contemporary audiences?

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