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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did John and Mattie do when Mattie's sisters came to New York?
(a) Sent them back home.
(b) Got them married off.
(c) Took care of them.
(d) Found them an apartment.

2. Who had Dudley seen as a patient this morning?
(a) Mattie.
(b) John.
(c) Ann.
(d) Jeff.

3. What does Dudley tell John to do for Ann?
(a) Read her a poem.
(b) Fix her a drink.
(c) Make up a bed.
(d) Take her to dinner.

4. Why is Grandma not happy about Ann's presence in their lives?
(a) Ann is a white girl.
(b) No one is good enough for her grandson.
(c) Jeff should marry someone from the neighborhood.
(d) Ann is too uppity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author imply is lacking in black communities?

2. What were John's career goals?

3. What time of day is it when Act 2 begins?

4. What has Dudley scheduled for Mattie?

5. Who is the author of THE RIVER NIGER?

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