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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Bach.
(b) Schubert.
(c) Pachelbel.
(d) Mozart.

2. What refers to a substance in its carbonate or citrate form used in the treatment or prophylaxis of bipolar disorder or mania?
(a) Paxil.
(b) Lamictal.
(c) Zoloft.
(d) Lithium.

3. Who vents her anger at being the child always disregarded in favor of her parents' concern about her brother in Act 1, Scene 7?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Diana.
(c) Natalie.
(d) Selma.

4. Who is Diana's pharmacologist in Act 1, Scene 6?
(a) Dr. Diaz.
(b) Dr. Williams.
(c) Dr. Thompson.
(d) Dr. Fine.

5. In Act 1, Scene 5, Dan sings at work that things have been good at home for what period of time?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 5 days.

6. What song does Gabe sing in Act 1, Scene 8?
(a) "I Miss the Mountains".
(b) "The Break".
(c) "You Don't Know".
(d) "I'm Alive".

7. In Act 1, Scene 11, Dr. Madden tries to convince Diana to try the controversial therapy while who attempts to convince her not to try it?
(a) Natalie.
(b) Henry.
(c) Dan.
(d) Gabe.

8. What refers to the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning?
(a) Heresy.
(b) Rhetoric.
(c) Lie.
(d) Irony.

9. Who does Diana comment was as "high-spirited" as she is when speaking with her new doctor in Act 1, Scene 8?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her sister.

10. In the ending of Act 1, Scene 11, Gabe appears and watches as Diana gives what to Dr. Madden?
(a) A urine sample.
(b) Consent forms.
(c) Personal belongings.
(d) Test results.

11. What is the name of the song in Act 1, Scene 1 in which the main characters each sing about their morning?
(a) "Just Another Day".
(b) "Who's Crazy".
(c) "Perfect for You".
(d) "Everything Else".

12. Who is the protagonist's husband in Next to Normal?
(a) Henry.
(b) Gabe.
(c) Dan.
(d) Dr. Fine.

13. When Natalie is informed of the controversial therapy being used on her mother in Act 1, Scene 11, she reacts with anger, accusing Dan of what?
(a) Putting her through hell.
(b) Wanting to rid himself of Diana.
(c) Being selfish.
(d) Betraying Diana's trust.

14. What does Diana make a huge pile of before collapsing on the floor in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Cookies.
(b) Crackers.
(c) Fruit.
(d) Sandwiches.

15. What tender ballad does Gabe sing in Act 1, Scene 10?
(a) "I've Been".
(b) "There's a World".
(c) "I Am the One".
(d) "Aftershocks".

Short Answer Questions

1. Diana's doctor suggests that it is time for her to do what in Act 1, Scene 10?

2. Dan reminds Diana that Gabe has been dead for how long in Act 1, Scene 5?

3. What does Gabe say in Act 1, Scene 8, indicating that he is alive not only to Diana, but in other ways to Dan and Natalie too?

4. Who played the character of Henry in the original Broadway cast of Next to Normal?

5. What controversial treatment does Dr. Madden suggest for Diana in Act 1, Scene 10?

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