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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Next to Normal nominated for eleven Tony Awards?
(a) 2005.
(b) 2002.
(c) 2000.
(d) 2009.

2. What refers to a comparatively non-aggressive, melodic style of rock music in which the arrangement and lyrics are emphasized more than the beat?
(a) Industrial.
(b) Death metal.
(c) Punk rock.
(d) Soft rock.

3. In Act 2, Scene 6, an argument almost erupts between Henry and Natalie, but Henry defuses it by saying he'll come by when to take her to the dance?
(a) The following night.
(b) The fifth of the month.
(c) On Wednesday morning.
(d) The next weekend.

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

5. What hard driving rock tune does Diana sing in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) "You Don't Know".
(b) "I Am the One".
(c) "Didn't I See This Movie".
(d) "Aftershocks".

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 2, music plays a classical sounding piano part with some light orchestral accompaniment in the style of what composer?

2. Who does Diana comment was as "high-spirited" as she is when speaking with her new doctor in Act 1, Scene 8?

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

4. What word means to make (oneself or another) no longer opposed; cause to acquiesce in something unpleasant?

5. What song does Dan sing in reply to Diana's song in Act 1, Scene 6?

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