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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. What was the first recorded song written by Nev?

2. Who was the lead vocalist for the Bond Brothers?

3. On what television show was the Confederate flag painted on the top of a Dodge Charger?

4. In what off-Broadway show did Virgil play a character named Turpentine?

5. Who ultimately came up with the idea for Rivington Showcase?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where was the Rivington Showcase held? Why was this venue chosen?

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

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

4. What led Sunny to begin researching her father?

5. What was the initial cause of chaos at the Rivington Showcase?

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

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

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

9. How did Opal's relationship with Jimmy Curtis develop?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss Opal as a protagonist in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. How old is Opal in the contemporary timeline? When did she begin recording music with Nev? How would you describe the trajectory of Opal's musical career? Where does she stand at the end of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the character of Pearl and her relationship with Opal, both as children and as adults. What is the age difference between Opal and Pearl? How are these characters similar and different? What motivates each of these characters?

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