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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. In what state did George Wallace serve as governor?
2. What did Nev write to Bob Hize after seeing the headlines in the newspaper after the riot when he was in the hospital?
3. What did Opal do when Sunny placed the iconic photo from after the riot before her in their interview?
4. What did Chet Bond say his biggest regret was in relation to the Rivington Riot?
5. What band was playing at the 1969 Altamont Free Concert when a riot broke out involving the Hell's Angels?
Short Essay Questions
1. What led to Opal going to Paris? Who went with her?
2. When and why did Opal return to the U.S. from Paris?
3. How did the Dick Cavett Show impact the careers of Opal and Nev?
4. What did Opal do while in Paris?
5. What did Nev do while Opal was in Paris?
6. Why did Corinne push Sunny to complete the book?
7. What was Opal screaming in the iconic photo of her and Nev fleeing the Smythe Theater?
8. What led to Nev's addiction and how did it affect his work?
9. What caused a scene to break out at Bob Hize's memorial?
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 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 racism and white privilege in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. How are these themes intertwined in the novel's plot? What symbolism relates to these themes? What statement(s) do you think the author is making in regards to racism and white privilege in the work?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the revelations of Chet Bond in his interview with Sunny. What did Chet reveal that took Sunny by surprise? How does this revelation change the trajectory of the novel's plot? Do you think that Chet was being honest? Why or why not?
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