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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 does Henry claim could potentially happen, which would be perfect, in Act 2, Scene 12?
(a) The could become extremely wealthy.
(b) They could both go crazy.
(c) Natalie could become famous.
(d) They could have children.

2. What objects does Dan show Diana in Act 2, Scene 4 which she does not remember?
(a) Gabe's obituary.
(b) Her birth certificate.
(c) Her teddy bear.
(d) Their wedding rings.

3. What slow ballad is sung by Diana and Dan in Act 2, Scene 8?
(a) "You Don't Know".
(b) "Make Up Your Mind".
(c) "How Could I Ever Forget".
(d) "I Miss the Mountains".

4. Dan reassures both Natalie and Diana in Act 2, Scene 2 that memories don't what?
(a) Die.
(b) Matter.
(c) Harm.
(d) Influence.

5. 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) Death metal.
(b) Industrial.
(c) Punk rock.
(d) Soft rock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color dress does Natalie wear to the dance in Act 2, Scene 12?

2. In a reprise of what song in Act 2, Scene 10 do Diana and Gabe both resist the idea of more talk and electroshock therapy?

3. What song does Dr. Madden sing, along with Diana and Dan in Act 2, Scene 4?

4. 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?

5. What in musical theater refers to a musical number in which music, ideas and even some text are sung again some time after being sung the first time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Natalie confess in the song "Next to Normal" in Act 2, Scene 11?

2. What songs are sung by the ensemble in Act 2, Scene 9? What are the songs about?

3. Why is Henry worried about Natalie in Act 2, Scene 3? Where does he ask her to go?

4. What do Henry and Natalie witness between Diana and Dan in Act 2, Scene 8?

5. What does Dan attempt to show Diana in Act 2, Scene 4? What makes Natalie almost leave?

6. What song does Gabe sing in Act 2, Scene 5? What metaphor is used in the song?

7. What does Natalie show Diana in Act 2, Scene 4? What effect does it have?

8. What object does Gabe give Diana in Act 2, Scene 8? What song is sung?

9. What is the conclusion of Diana's and Dr. Madden's disagreement in Act 2, Scene 10?

10. What interaction takes place between Henry and Natalie in Act 2, Scene 6?

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