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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. What is the title of Chapter 15?

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

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

4. On what date were nine Black Americans killed inside of the Emmanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina by a white supremacist?

5. What is the title of Chapter 22?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Opal do while in Paris?

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

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

7. What did Nev say about his memories of the Rivington Showcase?

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

9. What happened when Opal revealed the flag during her performance at the Rivington Showcase?

10. How did Bob Hize die? Why did Sunny attend his funeral?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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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