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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. For how many years does Sunny say she has worked as a journalist in the Editor's note in the beginning of the novel?
2. By what nickname does Virgil LeFleur call Opal in his interviews?
3. Who was hired as the bassist for the Polychrome album recording?
4. Who was Opal and Nez's producer that Sunny interviewed in what would likely be his final interview?
5. Where did Iggy Pop supposedly first meet David Bowie, according to Opal's interview?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Polychrome refer to and what is its importance?
2. Why did Sunny present the photograph of Opal and Nev fleeing the Rivington Riot to her staff? How did they respond?
3. How did Opal respond to Howie's contract when he first presented it to her?
4. What was the relationship between Opal and Nev like when they first began recording?
5. Why did Nev travel across the U.S. with Howie Kelly as he prepared to record an album?
6. What was the initial cause of chaos at the Rivington Showcase?
7. Describe the genre of The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. What makes this genre unique?
8. Why was Opal reluctant to perform in the Rivington Showcase? What changed her mind?
9. How did Opal's relationship with Jimmy Curtis develop?
10. How and why was the Rivington Showcase conceptualized?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss three elements of irony in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. What verbal irony is indicated in the novel's dialogue? What situational irony can be seen in the story? How does the author incorporate dramatic irony in the novel?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the character arc of Nev Charles in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. What does the reader learn about Nev's motivations through his actions in the story? Is Nev a protagonist or antagonist? Why? How does his character evolve?
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the characters of Bob Hize and Howie Kelly in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. What are the professions of these characters? What are their principal motivations? What conflicts do they face in the narrative? Do you consider these characters protagonists or antagonists? Why?
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