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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. 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?
2. What theatrical term refers to the shutting off of stage lights?
3. By what name does Diana refer to her doctor in Act 2, Scene 2?
4. What object appears along with Gabe in the ending of Act 2, Scene 4?
5. What does Gabe hand to Diana in Act 2, Scene 8?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is symbolized in the song "Next to Normal" in the musical?
2. What song does Gabe sing in Act 2, Scene 5? What metaphor is used in the song?
3. What is revealed in the conversation between Henry and Natalie in Act 2, Scene 12?
4. What does Dan attempt to show Diana in Act 2, Scene 4? What makes Natalie almost leave?
5. Who arrives after Dan leaves in Act 2, Scene 5? What interaction takes place with Diana?
6. What reaction does Diana have to returning home in Act 2, Scene 2? What song is sung?
7. What interaction takes place between Henry and Natalie in Act 2, Scene 6?
8. What is the conclusion of Diana's and Dr. Madden's disagreement in Act 2, Scene 10?
9. How do the scenes flow between Act 2 Scenes 7 and 8? What does this represent symbolically?
10. Why is Henry worried about Natalie in Act 2, Scene 3? Where does he ask her to go?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss the character of Henry in the narrative and the motif of drug use. How does Henry's character differ from the characters of the Goodman family?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze and discuss the theme of memory in the play. How do each of the characters react to Diana's memory loss?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the relationship and correlations between Diana and Natalie in the opening of Act 2. How does this intercut scene reflect their similarities?
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