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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Grandma comment on regarding Mattie?
(a) Her fatigue.
(b) Her new hair style.
(c) Her dirty coat.
(d) Her late arrival.

4. Who is Ann Vanderguild?
(a) A social worker.
(b) A friend of Jeff's.
(c) A new neighbor.
(d) A political worker.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Ann born?

2. What does John read from the paper?

3. What is Ann's occupation?

4. What alcohol has Dudley brought with him?

5. How much money does John ask to borrow from Dudley?

(see the answer key)

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