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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 long was Opal Robinson's first Rivington contract good?

2. Who took the iconic photograph of Opal and Nev that was featured in the New York Times after the riot that killed Sunny's father?

3. Who was Nev's first piano teacher?

4. When was Sunny named editor in chief at Aural?

5. What is the name of Nev's father?

Short Essay Questions

1. What led Sunny to begin researching her father?

2. Why did Nev travel across the U.S. with Howie Kelly as he prepared to record an album?

3. Who is Rosemary Salducci?

4. What did Opal do after graduating high school?

5. What was the relationship between Opal and Nev like when they first began recording?

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

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

8. What were the circumstances surrounding Sunny's single interview with Nev?

9. How did Opal respond to Howie's contract when he first presented it to her?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the historical context of Opal's childhood. When did Opal come of age? Where did she live with her mother and sister growing up? Where did she stay with relatives in the summers? How did this setting differ from her home? How did the civil rights movement impact Opal's childhood and young adulthood?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Jimmy Curtis in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. What was Jimmy's relationship to Opal & Nev? What was his relationship to Sunny? How did Jimmy present himself as a musician? How did he die?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the different aspects of the music industry as they are depicted in the novel. What different individuals and professions are involved in the recording and distribution of a music album? How has the music industry changed since the 1970s? What are some of the negative aspects of this industry that are illustrated?

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