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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. When did J. Edgar Hoover die?

2. Who is referenced in the song "Ron is Gone," according to Opal in the interview for "Just Say O.?"

3. Who was the individual killed by the Hell's Angels at the 1969 Altamont Free Concert?

4. Who first published Marion Jacobie's iconic photo of Opal and Nev after the riot?

5. What did Bob Hize say his biggest regret was surrounding the riot at the Rivington Showcase?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Sunny do at the Derringdo festival?

2. What led to Sunny losing her job?

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

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

5. How did the Dick Cavett Show impact the careers of Opal and Nev?

6. What led to Nev's addiction and how did it affect his work?

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

8. Why did Corinne push Sunny to complete the book?

9. What did Nev do while Opal was in Paris?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define oral history and discuss this genre as it relates to The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. In what ways are oral histories important in our contemporary culture? How would you compare the style of the oral history in this novel with television and films today? Do you think that this novel would translate well to the screen? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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