Who Is Lin-manuel Miranda?

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    Which popular Broadway musical did Miranda create? 

    • Anastasia
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    • Wicked
    • Hamilton
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Once there was Beethowen, and now, there's Lin-Manuel Miranda. New York born and raised, this composer is one of the best America's got. Miranda's also a lyricist, playwright, actor, and the star of today's quiz.

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  • 2. 
    For Which Disney animated movie did Miranda compose a soundtrack?  - ProProfs

    For Which Disney animated movie did Miranda compose a soundtrack? 

    • Moana

    • Frozen

    • Tangled

    • Zootopia

    Correct Answer
    A. Moana
    Explanation
    Miranda composed the soundtrack for the Disney animated movie Moana.

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  • 3. 
    Name Miranda's character from "In the Heights"!  - ProProfs

    Name Miranda's character from "In the Heights"! 

    • Kevin

    • Sonny

    • Benny

    • Usnavi

    Correct Answer
    A. Usnavi
    Explanation
    Usnavi is the correct answer because he is the main character in the musical "In the Heights". He is a young bodega owner who dreams of returning to his home country, the Dominican Republic. Usnavi's character is known for his optimism, wit, and determination to achieve his goals.

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  • 4. 
    For which musical did Miranda co-write lyrics and the music?  - ProProfs

    For which musical did Miranda co-write lyrics and the music? 

    • School of Rock: Musical

    • The Wizard of Oz: Musical

    • Bring It On: The Musical

    • Frozen: Musical

    Correct Answer
    A. Bring It On: The Musical
    Explanation
    Miranda co-wrote the lyrics and music for the musical "Bring It On."

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  • 5. 
    In which TV series did Miranda make an appearance?  - ProProfs

    In which TV series did Miranda make an appearance? 

    • Modern Family

    • The Big Bang Theory

    • Younger

    • Jane the Virgin

    Correct Answer
    A. Modern Family
    Explanation
    Miranda made an appearance in the TV series Modern Family.

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  • 6. 
    For which newspaper did Miranda write? - ProProfs

    For which newspaper did Miranda write?

    • Metro Spirit

    • Manhattan Times

    • News Guardian

    • The Gazette

    Correct Answer
    A. Manhattan Times
    Explanation
    Miranda wrote for the Manhattan Times newspaper.

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  • 7. 
    Which one of these prizes Miranda didn't win? - ProProfs

    Which one of these prizes Miranda didn't win?

    • Tony

    • Emmy

    • Grammy

    • Oscar

    Correct Answer
    A. Oscar
    Explanation
    Miranda didn't win the Oscar prize.

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  • 8. 
    When did Miranda win a Pulitzer prize?  - ProProfs

    When did Miranda win a Pulitzer prize? 

    • In 2010

    • In 2016

    • In 2017

    • In 2014

    Correct Answer
    A. In 2016
    Explanation
    Miranda won a Pulitzer prize in 2016.

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  • 9. 
    How many Tony nominations did Miranda's "In The Heights" get? - ProProfs

    How many Tony nominations did Miranda's "In The Heights" get?

    • 3

    • 13

    • 23

    • 7

    Correct Answer
    A. 13
    Explanation
    "In The Heights" received 13 Tony nominations. This indicates that the play was highly regarded and recognized in the theater industry. The large number of nominations suggests that the production was well-received by critics and audiences, and was considered to be of high quality in various aspects such as acting, music, and production design. The nominations could have included categories such as Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Performance by a Leading Actor/Actress, and more. Overall, the 13 Tony nominations highlight the success and acclaim of "In The Heights" in the theater world.

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  • 10. 
    In which NBC drama did Miranda have a role?  - ProProfs

    In which NBC drama did Miranda have a role? 

    • The Blacklist

    • This Is Us

    • Do No Harm

    • Shades of Blue

    Correct Answer
    A. Do No Harm
    Explanation
    Miranda had a role in the NBC drama "Do No Harm".

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