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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In a reprise of what song in Act 2, Scene 10 do Diana and Gabe both resist the idea of more talk and electroshock therapy?
2. The song sung by Natalie and Henry in Act 2, Scene 6 is a reprise of what song?
3. What is defined as existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent?
4. What does Dan take from Diana and break in Act 2, Scene 8?
5. What objects does Dan show Diana in Act 2, Scene 4 which she does not remember?
Short Essay Questions
1. What reprise is sung by Diana in Act 2, Scene 7? What conversation takes place between Diana and Dr. Madden in this scene?
2. What is revealed in the conversation between Henry and Natalie in Act 2, Scene 12?
3. Why is Henry worried about Natalie in Act 2, Scene 3? Where does he ask her to go?
4. What is the conclusion of Diana's and Dr. Madden's disagreement in Act 2, Scene 10?
5. What reaction does Diana have to returning home in Act 2, Scene 2? What song is sung?
6. What is symbolized in the song "Next to Normal" in the musical?
7. What does Dan attempt to show Diana in Act 2, Scene 4? What makes Natalie almost leave?
8. How do the scenes flow between Act 2 Scenes 7 and 8? What does this represent symbolically?
9. What does Diana reveal to Natalie in their brief scene in Act 2, Scene 11?
10. What is revealed about the character of Natalie in Act 2, Scene 1?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the musical elements, structure and terms in Act 1, Scene 1. How are the music and dialogue intercut and what effect does this have on the reader/audience?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and analyze the role of Gabe in Next to Normal. With what characters does Gabe interact and what is symbolized through Gabe's character?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the relationship and correlations between Diana and Natalie in the opening of Act 2. How does this intercut scene reflect their similarities?
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