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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. Where did Johnny go once to commit suicide?

2. What did Johnny experience during his "drying out" process?

3. Where did Johnny go to recover from drug and alcohol abuse?

4. What was another location Johnny mentioned in which he wanted to record?

5. What role did Johnny's mother have in his business years later?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Johnny's "Man in White" project?

2. What was Johnny's "Gospel Road" project?

3. What was Johnny's experience at the Betty Ford Clinic and how did he face his substance addiction every day afterward?

4. What were the two events that included fire and explosions that could have ended Johnny's life?

5. How long had the Carter family been playing together and what was their code about playing without the others?

6. What was Johnny's decision to announce his Christianity on television and what were some of the repercussions of his decision?

7. Who did Johnny have an interview with prior to an important concert and how was his behavior impacted by drugs?

8. What did Johnny do on stage during a concert he played with June Carter in 1961 and what was the state of their relationship after that?

9. Explain Johnny's relationship with June's parents, Maybelle and Ezra.

10. When and where did Johnny first come in contact with the Carter family?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of June Carter Cash. What did she look like? What were her positive personality traits? What were some of her negative characteristics? What were her hopes and fears? What motivated her throughout her life?

Essay Topic 2

Religion takes on an almost human persona in this book. What was the source of the religious beliefs? How pervasive were the religious beliefs? What is this literary technique called? Cite examples that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Johnny Cash. What did he look like? What were his positive personality traits? What were some of his negative characteristics? What were his hopes and fears? What were his primary motivations during his life?

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