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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 special treatment did celebrities receive at the Betty Ford Clinic?

2. According to Johnny, ____________________ was a normal activity for an up-and-coming rock star.

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

4. What did Johnny especially enjoy at Bon Aqua?

5. What type of songs was Ed McCurdy famous for singing?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. How was Johnny's addiction recovery complicated by pain killers necessary after some medical procedures?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Substance abuse seemed to be an unnamed character in the book. How pervasive was the abuse? Why did it have such a prevalent place in Johnny's? How did it affect him? How does it affect those impacted by Johnny's abuse? Explain how an inanimate object or characteristic can be a character.

Essay Topic 2

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

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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