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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 New York Times columnist is quoted in Chapter 29 as saying, "Politically, if I were Hamilton, and I have a choice between a guy who doesn't really believe anything and a guy who believes the opposite of what I believe, the smart thing is to go with the guy who doesn't believe anything" (256)?

2. What role did Jonathan Groff voice in Frozen?

3. Since 1995, how many students had been brought to see plays and musicals at theaters around New York City by the TDF Stage Doors program at the time of the book's publication?

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

5. Who are the three politicians who confront Hamilton in "We Know"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where in Hamilton does the climax occur and what takes place in this scene?

2. Who are the main antagonists in Hamilton?

3. Why did the creators of Hamilton choose to double-cast the roles of Jefferson and Madison?

4. Who is Questlove and how did he become involved with the developers of Hamilton?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is a propmaster and how do they serve a play or musical production?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the exploration of race in Hamilton. Why is it significant and important that the actors playing the main roles of the show are minorities? How are race and culture addressed through the music in the show? How are these concepts addressed through setting, costumes, and performances?

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

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?

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