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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where do the events of the story take place?
(a) Chicago.
(b) The Bronx, New York City.
(c) Harlem, New York City.
(d) Detroit.

3. What does Dudley remind John that is Jeff's true achievement?
(a) Marrying such a fine woman.
(b) Getting his Master's Degree.
(c) Getting out of Harlem.
(d) Overcoming a drug addiction.

4. Where had Ann met Jeff?
(a) Canada.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Spain.

5. What noise startles Grandma Wilhemina?
(a) A scream.
(b) A car backfiring.
(c) Someone coming into the house.
(d) A gunshot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jeff do when he enters the house?

2. Who is the author of THE RIVER NIGER?

3. What is the name of John's wife?

4. What nationality is Dr. Dudley Stanton?

5. What falls out of John's pocket?

(see the answer key)

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