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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. How could Johnny's memories of his father best be characterized?

3. Why was Johnny skeptical of Rick Rubin at first?

4. Port Richey is the home of ________________.

5. Johnny announced on his television show that his religious beliefs were ______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. 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?

5. Who was Rick Rubin and what was his collaboration with Johnny?

6. What was Johnny's perspective on not being ready to retire even though he could afford to do so?

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

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

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

10. Where had Johnny gone to commit suicide and what made him change his mind?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this book. Describe how it extends through setting, characters and issues and provide examples for each.

Essay Topic 2

The search for love is an important element in Johnny's life. How was Johnny treated as a child? How did he feel about his strained relationship with his father? Why did he get involved with drugs and alcohol? Was there a pattern in Johnny's destructive life choices? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the overall setting and time period for Johnny's childhood. What was America like during this time period? What was the American South like during this time period? How important are the time period and setting to the attitudes and issues of Johnny, his family and friends?

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