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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. In Act 2, Scene 10, Diana insists there should be no limit on the amount of time she can be allowed to do what?
(a) Grieve for her child.
(b) Be happy.
(c) Watch television.
(d) Sit in silence.

2. What refers to a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance?
(a) Adjective.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Synonym.
(d) Metaphor.

3. What song is sung by Doctor Madden, Dan, Natalie and Diana in Act 2, Scene 4?
(a) "Better than Before".
(b) "You Don't Know".
(c) "I Miss the Mountains".
(d) "It's Gonna Be Good".

4. What is defined as existing, occurring, or operating at the same time; concurrent?
(a) Duplicate.
(b) Simultaneous.
(c) Difference.
(d) Consecutive.

5. The song sung by Dr. Madden and Diana in Act 2, Scene 7 is a reprise of what earlier song?
(a) "You Don't Know".
(b) "Hey #3".
(c) "I Dreamed a Dance".
(d) "It's Gonna Be Good".

Short Answer Questions

1. What quickly paced, urgent number is sung by Gabe in Act 2, Scene 5?

2. What is the name of the protagonist's son who died in the musical?

3. When did Next to Normal close on Broadway?

4. Who takes some of Diana's medication in Act 1, Scene 8?

5. What slow ballad is sung by Diana and Dan in Act 2, Scene 8?

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