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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. For how long was Opal Robinson's first Rivington contract good?

2. What was the first recorded song written by Nev?

3. What was George Harrison's first solo release after the Beatles?

4. Who was Nev's university girlfriend that Sunny interviewed in Chapter 4?

5. When did Opal graduate high school?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Black community respond to Opal and Nev when they first started out?

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

3. What happened to the Bond Brothers' flag backstage at the showcase?

4. How did Virgil LaFleur help and influence Opal when she first arrived in New York?

5. How did Opal's relationship with Jimmy Curtis develop?

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

7. Why was Opal reluctant to perform in the Rivington Showcase? What changed her mind?

8. What were the circumstances surrounding Sunny's single interview with Nev?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character arc of Nev Charles in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. What does the reader learn about Nev's motivations through his actions in the story? Is Nev a protagonist or antagonist? Why? How does his character evolve?

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

Compare and contrast the characters of Bob Hize and Howie Kelly in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. What are the professions of these characters? What are their principal motivations? What conflicts do they face in the narrative? Do you consider these characters protagonists or antagonists? Why?

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