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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 pursues Dan in exiting Act 2, Scene 9?

2. What song is sung by Henry and Dan in Act 2, Scene 9?

3. What song does Diana sing to Dr. Madden in Act 2, Scene 10?

4. What is Henry worried about regarding Natalie in Act 2, Scene 3?

5. What refers to a division of a play or of an act of a play, usually representing what passes between certain of the actors in one place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is symbolized in the song "Next to Normal" in the musical?

2. What songs are sung by the ensemble in Act 2, Scene 9? What are the songs about?

3. Who arrives after Dan leaves in Act 2, Scene 5? What interaction takes place with Diana?

4. What question does Diana pose to Dr. Madden in Act 2, Scene 10? What is Madden's reply?

5. What does Diana reveal to Natalie in their brief scene in Act 2, Scene 11?

6. Where are Henry and Natalie in Act 2, Scene 1? Why is Natalie distraught?

7. What is the conclusion of Diana's and Dr. Madden's disagreement in Act 2, Scene 10?

8. What object does Gabe give Diana in Act 2, Scene 8? What song is sung?

9. Why is Henry worried about Natalie in Act 2, Scene 3? Where does he ask her to go?

10. What interaction takes place between Henry and Natalie in Act 2, Scene 6?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the relationship and correlations between Diana and Natalie in the opening of Act 2. How does this intercut scene reflect their similarities?

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

Analyze and discuss the theme of memory in the play. How do each of the characters react to Diana's memory loss?

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