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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 movie was Quentin Tarantino doing a press junket interview in 2012 when he commented on Opal and Nev?
(a) Reservoir Dogs.
(b) Kill Bill.
(c) Pulp Fiction.
(d) Django Unchained.

2. How is Opal described as entering the stage in "The Opal and Nev Experience" article in Aural that was published in December of 1972?
(a) On a pogo stick.
(b) On a motorcycle.
(c) On an acrobatic swing.
(d) On a tightrope.

3. To what publishing/recording studio did Opal transition from Rivington with the album Temper?
(a) Beacon.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Sire.
(d) Enterprise.

4. When was the album Temper released?
(a) 1984.
(b) 1979.
(c) 1974.
(d) 1990.

5. According to some witnesses, what were the Hell's Angels paid with for their security at the 1969 Altamont Free Concert?
(a) $500 in marijuana.
(b) $500 in beer.
(c) $500 in cocaine.
(d) $500 cash.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many tracks comprise the album Temper?

2. Where did Nev rent a house after moving out of the Hizes' apartment when his and Opal's second album was successful?

3. From whom did Jimmy derive the name Lena in "SarahLena"?

4. What publication printed the article titled "Weird O. to Injured Fans: 'Eat Dirt'" on November 19, 1971?

5. What company's ads did Lizzie Harris associate with the iconic photo of Opal and Nev in her speech at the 2003 New Yorker Festival?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Opal do while in Paris?

2. How was Opal injured during the riot at the Rivington Showcase?

3. How did Bob Hize die? Why did Sunny attend his funeral?

4. What led to Opal revealing the flag onstage? How did she reveal it?

5. What caused Opal to depart the stage at the Derringdo festival?

6. What led to Opal going to Paris? Who went with her?

7. What major revelation did Chet Bond offer in his interview with Sunny?

8. What did Nev do while Opal was in Paris?

9. What happened when Opal revealed the flag during her performance at the Rivington Showcase?

10. How was Opal a contributing factor in Sunny's education?

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