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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 11, Natalie sings that normal is too far away, but that she'd settle for something what?
(a) "I Am the One".
(b) "Next to Normal".
(c) "I Miss the Mountains".
(d) "You Don't Know".

2. What does Gabe eventually influence Diana to say in Act 1, Scene 10?
(a) "Death, release me."
(b) "I'll die to dance with..."
(c) "I miss my son."
(d) "I will get better."

3. What is the name of the protagonist's son who died in the musical?
(a) Gabe.
(b) Henry.
(c) Rodney.
(d) Dan.

4. Who played the character of Natalie in the original Broadway cast of Next to Normal?
(a) Emma Hunton.
(b) Rebecca Hodges.
(c) Alice Ripley.
(d) Jennifer Damiano.

5. What quickly paced, urgent number is sung by Gabe in Act 2, Scene 5?
(a) "I've Been".
(b) "Wish I Were Here".
(c) "Aftershocks".
(d) "The Break".

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 5, Gabe sings of the hole left in Diana's mind by what?

2. How old was Gabe when Diana recalls having rushed him to the hospital in Act 2, Scene 8?

3. What is Henry worried about regarding Natalie in Act 2, Scene 3?

4. What song does Gabe sing in Act 1, Scene 8?

5. In Act 2, Scene 11, Diana meets Natalie, telling her that she's going to take Natalie where?

(see the answer key)

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