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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. According to some witnesses, what were the Hell's Angels paid with for their security at the 1969 Altamont Free Concert?

2. Where does Sunny describe always being relegated when visiting Opal's home in Chapter 15?

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

4. Who does Opal describe coming to give her a shot at the hospital after the riot?

5. What movie was Quentin Tarantino doing a press junket interview in 2012 when he commented on Opal and Nev?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How was Opal injured during the riot at the Rivington Showcase?

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

4. Who is Lizzie Harris and what is her significance in the novel?

5. What led to Opal revealing the flag onstage? How did she reveal it?

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

7. How did most of the characters respond when asked about blame in the Rivington Showcase in Chapter 15?

8. What led to Sunny losing her job?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the historical context and setting of Nev's childhood and young adulthood. Where did Nev grow up? What was his family like? Where did Nev go to school and college? What did he study? How did the historical events of this time period impact Nev's outlook on life?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of memory and history in the novel. What do these themes mean to you? Why is memory an important aspect of The Final Revival of Opal & Nev? How is history treated in the work?

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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