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

2. When was album Stew released?

3. Who did Gloria Steinem say called her to tell her about Opal and Nev on the Dick Cavette show in her interview?

4. From what publication is the article "Meltdown for Aural Editor?" in Chapter 21?

5. Who was the tour manager for Opal and Nev's only concert tour?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What did Nev do while Opal was in Paris?

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

6. What led to Sunny losing her job?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the different aspects of the music industry as they are depicted in the novel. What different individuals and professions are involved in the recording and distribution of a music album? How has the music industry changed since the 1970s? What are some of the negative aspects of this industry that are illustrated?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of art and politics in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. How do these themes apply to Opal and Nev, individually and as a duo? How do they apply to Sunny's character? What statement(s) do you believe the author is making about art and politics in this novel? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Jimmy Curtis in The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. What was Jimmy's relationship to Opal & Nev? What was his relationship to Sunny? How did Jimmy present himself as a musician? How did he die?

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