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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Next to Normal win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama?
(a) 2004.
(b) 2006.
(c) 2010.
(d) 2008.

2. Who invites Henry to dinner in Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) Diana.
(b) Gabe.
(c) Dan.
(d) Dr. Fine.

3. Dan reminds Diana that Gabe has been dead for how long in Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 22 years.
(c) 16 years.
(d) 3 years.

4. What doctor does Diana go to see in Act 1, Scene 3?
(a) Dr. Thomas.
(b) Dr. Anderson.
(c) Dr. Fine.
(d) Dr. Shwartz.

5. What song does Diana sing about her longing for feeling in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) "I Miss the Mountains".
(b) "Everything Else".
(c) "The Break".
(d) "I've Been".

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many Tony Awards did Next to Normal win the year it was nominated for eleven awards?

4. From what mental illness does the protagonist of Next to Normal suffer?

5. What reflective ballad does Dan sing in Act 1, Scene 5 about his son?

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