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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dan reminds Diana that Gabe has been dead for how long in Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) 22 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 16 years.

2. What refers to a substance in its carbonate or citrate form used in the treatment or prophylaxis of bipolar disorder or mania?
(a) Paxil.
(b) Lithium.
(c) Zoloft.
(d) Lamictal.

3. Dr. Madden appears in Act 1, Scene 10, commenting as he makes a report that Diana has done what?
(a) Attempted suicide.
(b) Killed herself.
(c) Killed someone else.
(d) Disappeared.

4. What word means to compose and perform or deliver without previous preparation; extemporize?
(a) Improvise.
(b) Preach.
(c) Mimic.
(d) Recite.

5. Who is the protagonist's husband in Next to Normal?
(a) Dr. Fine.
(b) Henry.
(c) Gabe.
(d) Dan.

6. What drug does Henry give to Natalie in Act 1, Scene 7?
(a) Mescaline.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) Mushrooms.
(d) Marijuana.

7. When did Next to Normal close on Broadway?
(a) September 4, 2008.
(b) June 11, 2010.
(c) January 16, 2011.
(d) March 24, 2009.

8. Who played the character of Dan in the original Broadway cast of Next to Normal?
(a) Asa Somers.
(b) Louis Hobson.
(c) J. Robert Spencer.
(d) Aaron Tveit

9. What is Diana's last name in Next to Normal?
(a) Goodman.
(b) Conroy.
(c) Jenkins.
(d) Smithwick.

10. In Act 1, Scene 5, Dan sings at work that things have been good at home for what period of time?
(a) 4 days.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 3 weeks.
(d) 5 days.

11. Who suggests that what Diana is doing is a good idea and that she is brave in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Dan.
(b) Dr. Fine.
(c) Gabe.
(d) Dr. Madden.

12. What emotional ballad does Dan sing to Diana in Act 1, Scene 11?
(a) "A Light in the Dark".
(b) "I'm Alive".
(c) "It's Gonna Be Good".
(d) "Hey #2".

13. What object is a particular trigger for Diana of memories of Gabe in the narrative?
(a) A fleece blanket.
(b) His urn.
(c) A music box.
(d) A pillow.

14. Who played the character of Dr. Fine/Dr. Madden in the original Broadway cast of Next to Normal?
(a) Aaron Tveit.
(b) Louis Hobson.
(c) Asa Somers.
(d) J. Robert Spencer.

15. Who is the protagonist of Next to Normal?
(a) Marsha.
(b) Natalie.
(c) Diana.
(d) Katie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Diana's doctor suggests that it is time for her to do what in Act 1, Scene 10?

2. What hard-driving rock tune does Diana sing in Act 1, Scene 11?

3. What style of music does Henry play in Act 1, Scene 3, as Natalie listens?

4. What does Dan bring Diana a box of in Act 1, Scene 10?

5. What tender ballad does Gabe sing in Act 1, Scene 10?

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