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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What refers to a type of affective disorder characterized by euphoric mood, excessive activity and talkativeness, impaired judgment, and sometimes psychotic symptoms, as grandiose delusions?
(a) Autism.
(b) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
(c) Manic disorder.
(d) Schizophrenia.

3. What multi-voiced, rock-textured ensemble number is sung by Diana, Gabe and others in Act 1, Scene 9?
(a) "He's Not Here".
(b) "Catch Me I'm Falling".
(c) "Perfect for You".
(d) "I'm Alive".

4. What new doctor does Diana see in Act 1, Scene 8?
(a) Dr. Ross.
(b) Dr. Madden.
(c) Dr. Kroeger.
(d) Dr. Fine.

5. What refers to instructions written into the script of a play, indicating stage actions, movements of performers, or production requirements?
(a) Stage directions.
(b) Dance numbers.
(c) Props.
(d) Lines.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the song in Act 1, Scene 1 in which the main characters each sing about their morning?

3. How old is the protagonist's daughter in Next to Normal?

4. What word means to compose and perform or deliver without previous preparation; extemporize?

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, music plays a classical sounding piano part with some light orchestral accompaniment in the style of what composer?

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