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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Approximately how old was Gabe when he died?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

2. What word refers to anything, as an act or event, that serves as a stimulus and initiates or precipitates a reaction or series of reactions?
(a) Conflict.
(b) Convolution.
(c) Truth.
(d) Trigger.

3. What object is a particular trigger for Diana of memories of Gabe in the narrative?
(a) A pillow.
(b) A music box.
(c) His urn.
(d) A fleece blanket.

4. Natalie claims in Act 2, Scene 1 that she deserves to party because her mother is being what?
(a) Crazy.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Electrocuted.
(d) Forgetful.

5. What is the title of the song sung by Natalie in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) "Everything Else".
(b) "I Dreamed a Dance".
(c) "I'm Alive".
(d) "Just Another Day".

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning?

2. How long is Diana's treatment set to last in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What is Diana's last name in Next to Normal?

4. Who claims that he sits behind Natalie in several classes and knows her schedule in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What emotional ballad does Dan sing to Diana in Act 1, Scene 11?

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