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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object is a particular trigger for Diana of memories of Gabe in the narrative?
(a) A fleece blanket.
(b) A music box.
(c) His urn.
(d) A pillow.

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

3. Who is the protagonist of Next to Normal?
(a) Marsha.
(b) Natalie.
(c) Diana.
(d) Katie.

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

5. What does Dan bring Diana a box of in Act 1, Scene 10?
(a) A puppy.
(b) Gabe's things.
(c) A kitten.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What hard driving rock tune does Diana sing in Act 1, Scene 6?

2. What song does Henry sing to Natalie in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. What is the title of the song sung by Natalie in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. From what song does the line "things aren't as bizarre as they are" come in Next to Normal?

5. In what year was Next to Normal nominated for eleven Tony Awards?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dr. Madden suggest to Diana in Act 1, Scene 10? Where does she go after she leaves his office?

2. What is the song "I Miss the Mountains" metaphorical for? What does Diana do while singing it?

3. What triggers Diana's memory flashback in Act 1, Scene 4? What is the memory of?

4. What does Dan sing about in the song "It's Gonna Be Good"? Where is he?

5. What does Diana reveal to Dan in Act 1, Scene 6? What song does she sing in this scene?

6. What is the subject and style of the song "Superboy and the Invisible Girl"? Who sings it?

7. What does Dr. Madden reveal after Diana's song in Act 1, Scene 10? What treatment does he suggest?

8. How does Gabe's character stand apart from the others in Act 1, Scene 9?

9. What irony can be seen by the reader or audience member in the character of Gabe?

10. Describe the symbolic and metaphoric elements in Act 1, Scenes 10 and 11. What object becomes important in these scenes and why?

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