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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 designed costumes for the original production of Hamilton?

2. Who wrote the rap for a debate on marriage equality that is included in Chapter 18?

3. Where did Okieriete Onaodowan grow up?

4. Who wrote of Aaron Burr, "He is a grave, silent, strange sort of animal, insomuch that we know not what to make of him" (263)?

5. Where did Daveed Diggs grow up?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who are the main antagonists in Hamilton?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the role of a producer in Off-Broadway and Broadway theater. Who were the producers of Hamilton? What were their main jobs? How and why did they succeed in those roles?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of a set designer in Broadway musicals. Who was the set designer for the original production(s) of Hamilton? What are noteworthy aspects of the set design for the show? What role does the set design of this production play in regards to its themes?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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