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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. Into what neighborhood did Nev move when he first relocated to New York?

2. How much money was Opal entitled to be paid in weekly installments based on her first Rivington contract?

3. What was the first single on the album Polychrome?

4. When did Opal first arrive in New York City via bus?

5. What name did Sunny's father give to her at birth?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Jimmy Curtis die?

2. What song created conflict between Opal and Nev in their first album? Why?

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

4. What circumstances led to Opal and Nev going onstage to perform at the Rivington Showcase?

5. What did Opal do after graduating high school?

6. Why did Polychrome fail?

7. Why did Sunny present the photograph of Opal and Nev fleeing the Rivington Riot to her staff? How did they respond?

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

9. How did the Black community respond to Opal and Nev when they first started out?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of racism and white privilege in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. How are these themes intertwined in the novel's plot? What symbolism relates to these themes? What statement(s) do you think the author is making in regards to racism and white privilege in the work?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and analyze the plot structure of The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. Where in the novel does the inciting incident take place? What information has been revealed in the exposition? Where is the climax? How would you compare the plot structure of this novel with others you have read in class?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the events leading up to the Rivington riot. Who were the primary instigators of the riot? What security failures led to the riot getting out of control? What incited the rioters? What were the impacts of the riot?

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