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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the scheduled start time for the Rivington Showcase?
(a) 9 p.m.
(b) 7 p.m.
(c) 8 p.m.
(d) 6 p.m.

2. What is the title of Chapter 7?
(a) "Thomas's Girl on Kilimanjaro."
(b) "Flourish of Drama."
(c) "Copy the Right, People, and the Rest Falls in Place."
(d) "The Things Lonely Boys Do."

3. Who does Opal describe as being practically another member of the Beatles after performing organ on "Get Back" and "Don't Let Me Down"?
(a) Jim Morrison.
(b) Jimi Hendrix.
(c) James Bally.
(d) Billy Preston.

4. Where did Opal grow up?
(a) Detroit.
(b) New York.
(c) Newark.
(d) Cleveland.

5. By what nickname does Virgil LeFleur call Opal in his interviews?
(a) Mad.
(b) Diva.
(c) Jewel.
(d) Mercury.

Short Answer Questions

1. What slang term does Opal use in interview to refer to people who continue to work when trade unionists go on strike?

2. Who was the drummer for the Bond Brothers?

3. Who developed the album art for Polychrome?

4. How old was Opal when she started losing her hair?

5. What was the first album Nev and Opal recorded together?

Short Essay Questions

1. When did Opal arrive in New York? Where did she live?

2. What was Sunny's family like growing up? When was she born?

3. Describe the genre of The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. What makes this genre unique?

4. How did Jimmy Curtis die?

5. What disorder caused Opal embarrassment and bullying growing up?

6. Why was Nev's choice of Opal as a musical partner ironic?

7. What tragic event ultimately led to Nev moving to New York?

8. Why did Nev travel across the U.S. with Howie Kelly as he prepared to record an album?

9. Why did Polychrome fail?

10. What does Polychrome refer to and what is its importance?

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