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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. To whose house did Virgil direct the taxi when he was supposedly taking Opal to Jimmy's memorial?

2. In what state did George Wallace serve as governor?

3. When was George Wallace shot while campaigning in Maryland for the Democratic Presidential nomination?

4. What did Opal do when Sunny placed the iconic photo from after the riot before her in their interview?

5. What is the title of Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Opal do while in Paris?

5. What caused a scene to break out at Bob Hize's memorial?

6. How did Nev's and Opal's career change when they went solo?

7. Who is Marion Jacobie, and what is her significance in the novel?

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

9. How did Opal and Nev diverge as artists after the Rivington Showcase?

10. What led to Sunny losing her job?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of art and politics in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. How do these themes apply to Opal and Nev, individually and as a duo? How do they apply to Sunny's character? What statement(s) do you believe the author is making about art and politics in this novel? Why?

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

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?

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