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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Opal's father's name said to be in the interview with Opal's sister in Chapter 1?
(a) Tim.
(b) Paul.
(c) Robert.
(d) Jack.

2. Who performed the song "Black Coffee" in a 2001 controversial movie-musical?
(a) Solomon Krebble.
(b) LaTasha Prather.
(c) Steve Pratt.
(d) John Squine.

3. In what off-Broadway show did Virgil play a character named Turpentine?
(a) To Sir, With Love.
(b) Bad Willie's Juju.
(c) Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
(d) A Raisin in the Sun.

4. Who was the lead singer of the Curlicutes?
(a) Anna Rogers.
(b) Sarah Michaels.
(c) Cole Young.
(d) Cherry Allison.

5. On what date did the players for the Polychrome concept album gather at Rivington Records for their first studio recording?
(a) July 30, 1969.
(b) July 6, 1970.
(c) August 14, 1970.
(d) April 12, 1971.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Opal's aunt and uncle (Rose and William) live when Opal and her sister went to stay with them for the summer?

2. On what date did Nev and Howie Kelly visit an amateur night at a nightclub in Detroit and first hear Opal sing?

3. When did Opal graduate high school?

4. Who does Opal describe as being practically another member of the Beatles after performing organ on "Get Back" and "Don't Let Me Down"?

5. When was Skulls in Their Wake released?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Virgil LaFleur help and influence Opal when she first arrived in New York?

2. What caused Opal's fury backstage before the Rivington Showcase?

3. What did Opal do after graduating high school?

4. What disorder caused Opal embarrassment and bullying growing up?

5. What was Sunny's family like growing up? When was she born?

6. Where did Nev grow up? What was his childhood like?

7. Where did Opal grow up? What was her family like?

8. Describe the genre of The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. What makes this genre unique?

9. What led Sunny to begin researching her father?

10. Why was Opal reluctant to perform in the Rivington Showcase? What changed her mind?

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