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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. The author notes in Chapter 30 that "In real life, the fatal animosity between Hamilton and Burr revealed itself in a series of letters in the summer of" what year (264)?
3. 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?
4. What became the general rule for the costume design of Hamilton?
5. What is the longest-running Broadway production historically?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is a propmaster and how do they serve a play or musical production?
2. Why is A Chorus Line referenced several times in the book?
3. How do the authors describe the transition from Off-Broadway to Broadway in Chapter 23?
4. Why did the creators of Hamilton choose to double-cast the roles of Jefferson and Madison?
5. What inspired Paul Tazewell in his costume design for Hamilton?
6. What is the song "Say No to This" about?
7. Who is Jonathan Groff and why was he chosen to join the cast?
8. What led to the duel where Hamilton was killed?
9. Who are the main antagonists in Hamilton?
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
Discuss the dual structure of Hamilton: The Revolution. How does the way that this book is structured reflect the themes of the musical? How are the connections between the American Revolution and the development of a contemporary musical illustrated? How compelling is the book to read based upon its structure?
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
Describe and discuss two songs from Hamilton. What is the song saying? How does this song dramatize a story or scene? What genre(s) of music are demonstrated in the song and why are they important?
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