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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. What is the name of the book Johnny produced as a result of his Bible study?

2. What prevented Johnny from committing suicide in the cave?

3. What caused the car fire in which Johnny was severely burned?

4. What type of animal attacked Johnny once on his farm?

5. What narcotic was Johnny given when he had a broken rib as a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Bon Aqua and what was the legend associated with it?

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

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

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

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

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

7. How did Johnny's friends try to intervene in his drug abuse and how did the death of Hopi Indian, Peter LaFarge, impact him?

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

9. 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?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the concept of loneliness as it exhibits in the book. Why would musicians have a lonely life even though it may have seemed exciting and glamorous to other people? Why would Vivian have had an especially lonely life being the wife of Johnny Cash? Explain the loneliness and the methods and attempts to overcome it.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the book's title. What does Johnny mean by calling it CASH: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY? What is he trying to emphasize with this emphatic style? Suggest three alternate titles for this book with supporting rationale for each one.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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