Epic: The Musical Quiz
Authored by Miss Eden
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9th Grade
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This quiz focuses on contemporary musical theater and media literacy, specifically examining "Epic: The Musical" by Jorge Rivera-Herrans as a modern adaptation of Homer's Odyssey. Designed for 9th grade students, this assessment requires knowledge of classical literature, understanding of musical theater conventions, and analysis of how traditional narratives are transformed through contemporary artistic mediums. Students must demonstrate comprehension of thematic analysis, character development techniques, musical storytelling methods, and the innovative use of social media platforms in artistic creation and distribution. The quiz evaluates students' ability to connect classical mythology with modern interpretations, analyze artistic choices like instrumentation and vocal techniques, and understand how digital platforms have revolutionized the creative process in musical theater. Created by Miss Eden, an English teacher in Vietnam who teaches grade 9, this quiz serves as an excellent tool for integrating classical literature study with contemporary media analysis. The assessment works particularly well as a summative evaluation after students have studied both Homer's Odyssey and explored modern adaptations, or as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding of how traditional narratives evolve through different artistic mediums. Teachers can use this quiz for homework assignments following class discussions about adaptation techniques, as a warm-up activity to spark conversation about the intersection of classical and contemporary storytelling, or as review material before deeper analytical writing assignments. This quiz aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.7 (analyzing representation of subjects in different artistic mediums) and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.9 (analyzing how authors draw on and transform source material), making it ideal for integrated humanities curricula that emphasize cross-textual analysis and multimedia literacy.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary inspiration behind Epic: The Musical?
The Iliad by Homer
The Odyssey by Homer
The Aeneid by Virgil
The Argonautica by Apollonius
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CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who is the creator and lead performer of Epic: The Musical?
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Jorge Rivera-Herrans
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Stephen Sondheim
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How was Epic: The Musical initially released to the public?
As a Broadway stage production
As a concept album on TikTok
As a feature film in theaters
As a television miniseries
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What innovative method did Rivera-Herrans use to represent characters musically?
Assigning each character a unique instrument
Using color-coded costumes for each role
Incorporating dance styles for different characters
Assigning each character a specific vocal range
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which instrument represents Odysseus in the musical?
Piano
Guitar
Flute
Violin
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What theme becomes increasingly prominent as the musical progresses?
Joy and celebration
Death and loss
Wealth and prosperity
Peace and harmony
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did fans participate in the development of Epic: The Musical?
By writing additional songs
By submitting audition videos on TikTok
By designing costumes for characters
By directing scenes of the musical
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
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