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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. When did Johnny say his career was the strongest?

2. Johnny was criticized for his decisions to play in prisons and in _____________.

3. In what year did Johnny first meet the Carters?

4. Who uses the video "Gospel Land" in his/her ministry?

5. What did Johnny especially enjoy at Bon Aqua?

Short Essay Questions

1. What two Carter family buildings were located in Port Richey, Florida?

2. What was the difference in feeling that Johnny had about his father and mother?

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

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

5. What was the "Chicken in Black" and how did it fit into Johnny's failing record career?

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

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

8. What did Johnny say about his first wife, Vivian's, opinion of his musician's lifestyle?

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

10. What was Johnny's work related to discriminated groups such as Native Americans and prisoners?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What impact did Johnny's estranged relationship with his father have on Johnny's life? What emotional wounds did Johnny suffer? How did the rejection by his father impact Johnny's relationships with other people? State your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Name three hallmarks of popular culture from the 1960s. Describe the movements or trends and give some rationale for their popularity. Why did they ultimately die out? Explain.

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