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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What song does Henry sing to Natalie in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) "It's Gonna Be Good".
(b) "I Miss the Mountains".
(c) "Perfect for You".
(d) "How Could I Ever Forget".

2. Who invites Henry to dinner in Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) Dr. Fine.
(b) Dan.
(c) Diana.
(d) Gabe.

3. What song in Act 2, Scene 1 is sung by Diana and Natalie?
(a) "Wish I Were Here".
(b) "Superboy and the Invisible Girl".
(c) "Everything Else".
(d) "Seconds and Years".

4. Who does Diana comment was as "high-spirited" as she is when speaking with her new doctor in Act 1, Scene 8?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her sister.

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, music plays a classical sounding piano part with some light orchestral accompaniment in the style of what composer?
(a) Schubert.
(b) Mozart.
(c) Bach.
(d) Pachelbel.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes some of Diana's medication in Act 1, Scene 8?

2. What song does Dan sing in reply to Diana's song in Act 1, Scene 6?

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

4. In Act 2, Scene 3, it has been how long since Natalie and Henry have talked?

5. 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?

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