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

2. In choosing the name "SarahLena," Jimmy chose Sarah after whom?

3. Having been asked about her single biggest regret surrounding the Rivington Showcase, what did Cherry Allison say hers was?

4. Who was the first member of the Bond Brothers to come onstage during Opal and Nev's set at the Rivington Showcase?

5. Why was most of Marion Jacobie's photography of the Rivington Showcase lost?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Opal do while in Paris?

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

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

4. When and why did Opal return to the U.S. from Paris?

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

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

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

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

9. What caused Opal to depart the stage at the Derringdo festival?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the symbolism of the Confederate flag in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. Where does the flag appear in the novel? What are the main characters' responses/reactions to the flag? How does the flag factor into the main plotline?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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