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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ann's occupation?
(a) Nurse.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Attorney.

2. For how long has Jeff been away from home?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Four years.
(d) Two years.

3. What alcohol has Dudley brought with him?
(a) Bourbon.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Rum.

4. From what country has Dudley just returned?
(a) Spain.
(b) Portugal.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Canada.

5. What does Dudley offer to give Mattie?
(a) A reference.
(b) A check-up.
(c) Some vitamins.
(d) A loan.

6. What does Mattie say happened to her on the subway?
(a) She was mugged.
(b) She lost her tokens.
(c) She got off at the wrong station.
(d) She almost fainted.

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

8. Which of the following does NOT describe John?
(a) Positive.
(b) Fatalistic.
(c) Optimistic.
(d) Hopeful.

9. What had Ann told Mattie she wouldn't do during her visit?
(a) Drink liquor.
(b) Smoke marijuana.
(c) Have sex with Jeff.
(d) Swear.

10. Who is the author of THE RIVER NIGER?
(a) Joseph A. Bender.
(b) James A. Walker.
(c) Jeremiah A. Walker.
(d) Joseph A. Walker.

11. How does Chips' gang treat Ann?
(a) They are glad to meet one of Jeff's friends.
(b) They ignore her.
(c) They are rude and offensive.
(d) They take her out for drinks.

12. What does Grandma Wilhemina put in her coffee?
(a) Hazelnut syrup.
(b) Irish cream liqueur.
(c) Rum.
(d) Whisky.

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

14. What beverage is Grandma Wilhemina fixing?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Hot chocolate.
(c) Iced tea.
(d) Tea.

15. What does John count?
(a) The contents of his wallet.
(b) The bottles of beer left in the refrigerator.
(c) The days until payday.
(d) The days until Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the premise of the play?

2. Where does Ann end up spending the night?

3. What does Dudley remind John that is Jeff's true achievement?

4. What nationality is Dr. Dudley Stanton?

5. Who is Jeff's childhood friend who comes to the house?

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