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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. Natalie claims in Act 2, Scene 1 that she deserves to party because her mother is being what?
2. What refers to an instruction written into the script of a play, indicating stage actions, movements of performers, or production requirements?
3. What does Gabe hand to Diana in Act 2, Scene 8?
4. What is defined as a musical composition for two voices or instruments?
5. The song sung by Dr. Madden and Diana in Act 2, Scene 7 is a reprise of what earlier song?
Short Essay Questions
1. Where are Henry and Natalie in Act 2, Scene 1? Why is Natalie distraught?
2. What does Natalie confess in the song "Next to Normal" in Act 2, Scene 11?
3. What object does Gabe give Diana in Act 2, Scene 8? What song is sung?
4. What does Natalie show Diana in Act 2, Scene 4? What effect does it have?
5. What is revealed in the conversation between Henry and Natalie in Act 2, Scene 12?
6. What ironic comment does Natalie make about her mother's treatment in Act 2, Scene 2?
7. What is symbolized in the song "Next to Normal" in the musical?
8. What question does Diana pose to Dr. Madden in Act 2, Scene 10? What is Madden's reply?
9. How do the scenes flow between Act 2 Scenes 7 and 8? What does this represent symbolically?
10. Why is Henry worried about Natalie in Act 2, Scene 3? Where does he ask her to go?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Analyze and discuss the relationship of Henry and Natalie in Act 2, Scene 2. What objective is each character seeking and why?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the musical elements, structure and terms in Act 1, Scene 1. How are the music and dialogue intercut and what effect does this have on the reader/audience?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the conclusion of Act 1. What stylistic elements are in place in this climactic scene? What is pertinent about the reference to One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?
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