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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. Who suggests that what Diana is doing is a good idea and that she is brave in Act 1, Scene 4?
2. How old is the protagonist's daughter in Next to Normal?
3. Who is the protagonist's husband in Next to Normal?
4. When Natalie is informed of the controversial therapy being used on her mother in Act 1, Scene 11, she reacts with anger, accusing Dan of what?
5. In the ending of Act 1, Scene 11, Gabe appears and watches as Diana gives what to Dr. Madden?
Short Essay Questions
1. What structurally takes place in Act 1, Scenes 10 and 11? What film is references in these scenes?
2. What does Dan sing about in the song "It's Gonna Be Good"? Where is he?
3. What new doctor does Diana see in Act 1, Scene 8? What is revealed about her medical history?
4. What triggers Diana's memory flashback in Act 1, Scene 4? What is the memory of?
5. How is Gabe different as a character from the others in Act 1, Scenes 1-3?
6. What songs are sung by the doctor and Gabe in Act 1, Scene 9? What do they describe?
7. What is symbolized in Gabe's comment "I own you," in Act 1, Scene 8? What is revealed in this scene regarding his character?
8. What does Dr. Madden suggest to Diana in Act 1, Scene 10? Where does she go after she leaves his office?
9. What irony can be seen by the reader or audience member in the character of Gabe?
10. What is the song "I Miss the Mountains" metaphorical for? What does Diana do while singing it?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss the structural elements of the play and its transitions. How are these transitions reflective of the themes of the narrative?
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the role of the choral ensemble in Next to Normal. How does the chorus relate to choruses of the Classical Greek theater?
Essay Topic 3
Describe the setting of Next to Normal. What are the time and place in which the action takes place? How is the setting evoked in the music?
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