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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. Upon what opera is Rent loosely based?

2. Who was the best friend to Alexander Hamilton and fellow opponent of slavery that appears in Act One of the play?

3. In how much stage time does "A meeting, a courtship, and a wedding" take to establish through the song "Helpless" in Hamilton?

4. How was the Notorious B.I.G. killed?

5. According to the author in Chapter 5, Jay-Z's "My 1st Song" is a rare hip-hop track in what tempo?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a "shout-out" and what is an example of one in Hamilton?

2. What previous success had Lin-Manuel Miranda had before Hamilton?

3. What is the inspiration behind the specific style of songs that Hamilton and Eliza sing in the musical?

4. When did Lin-Manuel Miranda perform at the White House and why is this significant?

5. Describe the basic premise of the song "The Story of Tonight." What purpose does this song serve to the musical?

6. Who designed the original sets for Hamilton? How are they described?

7. How did Miranda and Lacamoire collaborate in developing the music for Hamilton?

8. Why did Lin-Manuel Miranda choose largely actors of color to portray white characters in Hamilton?

9. How is the development and production of Hamilton considered revolutionary?

10. Who is Ron Chernow and why was he important in the development of Hamilton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the topic of collaboration in Hamilton: The Revolution. How many individuals were involved in the development and production of Hamilton? How did these individuals work together? What struggles did they face?

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