Lin-Manuel Miranda (BrainPop Quiz)
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- Q1
What is Lin-Manuel Miranda best known for?
Writing Books
Writing Musicals
Founding America
Playing Piano
60s - Q2
What does Lin-Manuel's name reveal about his parents?
That they embrace change
That they value activism
That they treasured their homeland
That they honored their ancestors
30s - Q3
When did Lin-Manuel learn about salsa, rap, rock, and merengue music?
During his college years
In his early childhood
While he performed on Broadway
When he taught English
30s - Q4
Why did Miranda decide to write his own musicals?
To showcase the beauty of New York City
To feature realistic Latino characters
To display the value of hip-hop music
To present stories from U.S. history
30s - Q5
Why was "In the Heights" culturally significant?
It is set in Puerto Rico
It showcases traditional Dominican costumes
It is the first show with Hispanic characters
It centers the Latino experience
30s - Q6
How did reading a biography about Alexander Hamilton affect Miranda?
He resolved to read the Federalist Papers
He decided to visit Hamilton's birthplace
He created a documentary about the American Revolution
He was inspired to write a musical about Hamilton
30s - Q7
Which of the following identities do Hamilton and Miranda have in common?
Composer
Immigrant
Orphan
Writer
30s - Q8
Why did Miranda view Alexander Hamilton as a "typical immigrant story"?
Because Hamilton was a naturally gifted writer
Because Hamilton worked hard for success in a new country
Because Hamilton never returned to his home country
Because Hamilton didn't have the support of his family
30s - Q9
Why did Miranda choose mainly to use hip-hop in "Hamilton"?
Hip-hop was popular during the American Revolution
Hip-hop is Lin-Manuel's favorite type of music to compose
Hip-hop artists tend to have the same bold confidence as Hamilton
Hip-hop includes fast-paced rhythms and rhymes
30s - Q10
What is one way Miranda has used his fame to advocate for other people?
By writing Broadway musicals
By raising money for Puerto Rico
By publishing a book of his social media posts
By composing songs about Washington Heights
30s