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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 movie was Quentin Tarantino doing a press junket interview in 2012 when he commented on Opal and Nev?

2. What publication printed the article titled "Weird O. to Injured Fans: 'Eat Dirt'" on November 19, 1971?

3. How was Opal injured, making her unable to flee the riot at the Rivington Showcase?

4. Who wrote the capsule review of Opal Jewel's final album that is cited from 1988 in Chapter 22?

5. When did Opal and Nev's only concert tour launch?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. When and why did Opal return to the U.S. from Paris?

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

7. What was Opal screaming in the iconic photo of her and Nev fleeing the Smythe Theater?

8. How was Opal a contributing factor in Sunny's education?

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

10. What did Sunny do at the Derringdo festival?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the character of Virgil LaFleur in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. What is Virgil's relationship to Opal? How would you describe his character? How does Virgil's character arc develop over the course of the novel?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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