Lesson 2.1: CCC - Colour-conscious casting, what is that? (Jun)

What is color-conscious casting?

• Choosing actors without considering the story.
• Casting based on personal preferences of the director.
• Casting actors based on their race to enhance storytelling.
• Random selection of actors for different roles.
• Casting without considering the actor's race.

Why is "Hamilton" notable for its casting choices?

• It cast actors who were historically accurate.
• It used a color-blind approach.
• It featured an all-white cast.
• It chose actors to match the characters' original ethnicities.
• It intentionally cast actors of color in the founding fathers' roles.

What was Lin-Manuel Miranda's inspiration for "Hamilton"?

• Classical music.
• Rock and roll.
• Hip-hop music.
• Jazz music.
• Country music.

What does the term "immigrant" refer to in the context of the article?

• A person who never travels.
• A person who moves to a new country to live.
• A person born in the United States.
• A traveler on vacation.
• A person who visits different places.

What role did Alexander Hamilton serve in the United States government?

• President.
• Vice President.
• Treasury Secretary.
• Secretary of State.
• Chief Justice.

What does "historical accuracy" mean?

• Creating fictional stories.
• Being true to historical facts.
• Ignoring the past.
• Changing history.
• Predicting the future.

How does the article describe color-blind casting?

• Focusing on the actors' abilities only.
• Casting based on race to tell a certain story.
• Casting without considering the actor's race or ethnicity.
• Choosing the best actors for the roles regardless of the story.
• Casting actors who are visually impaired.

What is a stereotype?

• A type of music genre.
• An accurate representation of a person.
• A fixed, overly simplified idea of a particular type of person.
• A detailed description of an individual.
• A new concept in psychology.

What is "social mobility"?

• The ability to travel freely.
• Movement within the layers of society's classes.
• The migration of social groups.
• The physical mobility in social spaces.
• The ability to change social media platforms.

What does "prejudice" mean in the article?

• A preconceived opinion not based on reason or actual experience.
• The ability to predict future events.
• A preference for one thing over another.
• Judging before a competition.
• Preferring one food over another.