"Why Hamilton Has Heat"

Lin-Manuel Miranda says that the cast of Hamilton "looks like American now." He is referring to the cast members

• various training

• ethnic diversity

• popularity

• age

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Hamilton's musical style falls into the category of

• opera

• rhythm and blues

• classical

• rap

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Lin-Manuel Miranda became interested in Alexander Hamilton when he

• read a biography about him.

• wrote a high school paper on Hamilton's duel with Aaron Burr.

• made a visit to the White House in 2009.

• studied musical theater in college.

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Which of the following is not a factor of Hamilton's success?

• cast diversity

• an intriguing story line about a historical figure

• a unique mixture of rap and musical theater

• the excellent costumes

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Which of the following is not true of Hamilton's success?

• Famous people have been in the audience.

• The play has grossed millions of dollars.

• The play has won many awards.

• It does not appeal to the American spirit of "a nation of immigrants."

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