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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reprise does Dr. Madden sing to Diana in Act 2, Scene 10?

2. By what name does Diana refer to her doctor in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is revealed in the conversation between Henry and Natalie in Act 2, Scene 12?

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

3. What question does Diana pose to Dr. Madden in Act 2, Scene 10? What is Madden's reply?

4. What is revealed about the character of Natalie in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. Where are Henry and Natalie in Act 2, Scene 1? Why is Natalie distraught?

6. What does Dr. Madden relate about Diana's memory loss in Act 2, Scene 4?

7. What is symbolized in the song "Next to Normal" in the musical?

8. What ironic comment does Natalie make about her mother's treatment in Act 2, Scene 2?

9. How do the scenes flow between Act 2 Scenes 7 and 8? What does this represent symbolically?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the theme of memory in the play. How do each of the characters react to Diana's memory loss?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the musical elements, structure and terms in Act 1, Scene 1. How are the music and dialogue intercut and what effect does this have on the reader/audience?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author's use of irony and symbolism in Act 1, Scene 8. How is reality explored through the character of Gabe?

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