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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 (Chapters 8-10).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote the rock musical Rent?
(a) Joell Ortiz.
(b) Kevin McCollum.
(c) Stephen Sondheim.
(d) Jonathan Larson.

2. What contemporary setting was Lin-Manuel Miranda inspired by for the scene in Hamilton that is set in The Common?
(a) Washington Square Park.
(b) Prospect Park.
(c) Central Park.
(d) Union Square Park.

3. What word from the Introduction refers to knowing or using several languages?
(a) Litigur.
(b) Polyglot.
(c) Divulgent.
(d) Articulate.

4. The setup of the opening prologue of Hamilton is said in the sidebar notes to be inspired by the prologue of what play?
(a) Hair.
(b) A Chorus Line.
(c) Jesus Christ Superstar.
(d) Sweeney Todd.

5. At what theater on Broadway did Hamilton open?
(a) The August Wilson Theatre.
(b) The Winter Garden Theatre.
(c) The Lucille Lortell Theatre.
(d) The Richard Rodgers Theatre.

Short Answer Questions

1. What location does Lin refer to as "This weird Brigadoon in the middle of Washington Heights" (40)?

2. Who released the duet "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By"?

3. According to the sidebar notes, the piano riff that opens Hamilton was inspired by what sound?

4. When did Lin-Manuel Miranda marry?

5. With whom did Lin-Manuel Miranda co-write the stage adaptation to Bring It On?

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