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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Henry want to take Natalie to in Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) A dance.
(b) A movie.
(c) Dinner.
(d) The circus.

2. What does Diana do while stating "I miss my life" in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Overdoses on pills.
(b) Calls her daughter's cell phone.
(c) Flushes her medicine down the toilet.
(d) Attempts to hang herself.

3. What theatrical term refers to the shutting off of stage lights?
(a) Stage-left.
(b) Footlights.
(c) Twilight.
(d) Blackout.

4. What refers to a ballroom dance in triple time in which couples spin around as they progress around the room?
(a) Waltz.
(b) Jitterbug.
(c) Macarena.
(d) Moonwalk.

5. Who runs off to pursue Diana in Act 2, Scene 9?
(a) Gabe.
(b) Natalie.
(c) Henry.
(d) Dan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who played the character of Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden in the original Broadway cast of Next to Normal?

2. What word means to compose and perform or deliver without previous preparation; extemporize?

3. Next to Normal closed on Broadway after how many regular performances?

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

5. Who vents her anger at being the child always disregarded in favor of her parents' concern about her brother in Act 1, Scene 7?

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