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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In what year was Next to Normal nominated for eleven Tony Awards?
(a) 2005.
(b) 2002.
(c) 2009.
(d) 2000.
2. From what song does the line "things aren't as bizarre as they are" come in Next to Normal?
(a) "I'm Alive".
(b) "A Light in the Dark".
(c) "Who's Crazy".
(d) "Aftershocks".
3. What style of music does Henry play in Act 1, Scene 3, as Natalie listens?
(a) Reggae.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Blues.
(d) Rock.
4. What controversial treatment does Dr. Madden suggest for Diana in Act 1, Scene 10?
(a) Accupuncture.
(b) Electroshock therapy.
(c) Yoga.
(d) Medical marijuana.
5. Who suggests that what Diana is doing is a good idea and that she is brave in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Dr. Madden.
(b) Dr. Fine.
(c) Dan.
(d) Gabe.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Diana do while stating "I miss my life" in Act 1, Scene 4?
2. What song does Diana sing about her longing for feeling in Act 1, Scene 4?
3. Dan reminds Diana that Gabe has been dead for how long in Act 1, Scene 5?
4. In Act 1, Scene 5, Dan sings at work that things have been good at home for what period of time?
5. Who played the character of Dan in the original Broadway cast of Next to Normal?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is symbolized in Gabe's comment "I own you," in Act 1, Scene 8? What is revealed in this scene regarding his character?
2. What triggers Diana's memory flashback in Act 1, Scene 4? What is the memory of?
3. What does Dan sing about in the song "It's Gonna Be Good"? Where is he?
4. How is Gabe different as a character from the others in Act 1, Scenes 1-3?
5. What do the members of the Goodman family sing about in the song "Just Another Day" in Act 1, Scene 1?
6. What songs are sung by the doctor and Gabe in Act 1, Scene 9? What do they describe?
7. What does Dr. Madden reveal after Diana's song in Act 1, Scene 10? What treatment does he suggest?
8. What is sung about and by whom in the songs "Who's Crazy" / "My Psychopharmacologist and I"?
9. What is revealed about the character of Gabe in Act 1, Scenes 4 and 5?
10. What does Dr. Madden suggest to Diana in Act 1, Scene 10? Where does she go after she leaves his office?
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