The River Niger Quiz | One Week Quiz A

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what event do Mattie and Grandma plan to go shopping?
(a) Jeff's graduation.
(b) Jeff's welcome home party.
(c) John's birthday.
(d) Christmas.

2. What does Mo deride Jeff for regarding Jeff's vision?
(a) He is too stupid to make it happen.
(b) Fighting for black rights through the legal system.
(c) Jeff lacks the ambition.
(d) Jeff is no good at negotiating.

3. What does the author imply is lacking in black communities?
(a) Adequate housing.
(b) Strong single mothers.
(c) Good jobs.
(d) Strong male role models.

4. How many jobs did John have to work to support the household?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

5. What covers John's clothes when he comes into the house?
(a) An apron.
(b) Snowflakes.
(c) Wood shavings.
(d) Paint.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is John's son who is returning home?

2. Who shoots Al?

3. What element becomes almost human as it appears in the play?

4. Why has Jeff been away from home?

5. What were John's career goals?

(see the answer key)

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