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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. When was Philip Hamilton born?
2. What is the name of the lottery that gave theatergoers a chance to win a $10 seat in the front for for a performance of Hamilton?
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 Okieriete Onaodowan play in Act Two of the original production of Hamilton?
5. Where did Lin-Manuel Miranda attend high school?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who choreographed the original productions of Hamilton? How did he come to this position?
2. How are the music and musical inspiration described for the song "What'd I Miss"?
3. Who are the main antagonists in Hamilton?
4. What inspired Paul Tazewell in his costume design for Hamilton?
5. Who is Mike Nichols and why did Miranda consider him an influence?
6. Why did Hamilton produce a pamphlet after his affair was discovered? What did the pamphlet relate?
7. How did Hamilton (in its original productions) serve as an educational resource?
8. What led to the duel where Hamilton was killed?
9. From what is the song "Take a Break" derived?
10. Who is Questlove and how did he become involved with the developers of Hamilton?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Describe and discuss the costume design for the original production(s) of Hamilton. Who designed costumes for the show? How did the designer integrate period costumes and contemporary attire? Why is the costume design for this production important to the story?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the critical response to Hamilton. What did New York theater critics think of the Off-Broadway production? How was the original Broadway production reviewed? What have audiences thought about the show?
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