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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what month does the play open?
(a) December.
(b) February.
(c) April.
(d) August.

2. In what location does the play open?
(a) A cafe.
(b) A brownstone.
(c) A bar.
(d) A church.

3. What time period serves as the setting of THE RIVER NIGER?
(a) The 1960s.
(b) The 1970s.
(c) The 1950s.
(d) The 1980s.

4. What does Mattie tell Ann about what Jeff was in high school?
(a) A football hero.
(b) A gang leader.
(c) A basketball star.
(d) A valedictorian.

5. What is Grandma Wilhemina's last name?
(a) Hall.
(b) Brown.
(c) Pearson.
(d) Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is John Williams' occupation?

2. Where had Ann met Jeff?

3. What can John and Dudley tell about Ann?

4. Where do the events of the story take place?

5. How many years has Ann's father been in prison?

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