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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. From what publication is the "Just Say O.?" article that is excerpted in Chapter 22?

2. What is the title of Chapter 23?

3. When did Opal and Nev first appear on the Dick Cavett Show?

4. What happened as a result of the "Meltdown for Aural Editor?" article that was published?

5. What did Nev write to Bob Hize after seeing the headlines in the newspaper after the riot when he was in the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Sunny do at the Derringdo festival?

3. What blame did Opal take for the Rivington Riot?

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

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

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

7. What led to Sunny losing her job?

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

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

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

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 analyze the plot structure of The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. Where in the novel does the inciting incident take place? What information has been revealed in the exposition? Where is the climax? How would you compare the plot structure of this novel with others you have read in class?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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