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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who owns the brownstone where Grandma Wilhemina lives?
(a) James Hall.
(b) John Williams.
(c) John Pearson.
(d) Grandma Wilhemina.

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

3. Who is Jeff's childhood friend who comes to the house?
(a) Chips.
(b) Chad.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Chaz.

4. How much does John already owe Dudley?
(a) $500.
(b) $340.
(c) $160.
(d) $190.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where had Ann met Jeff?

2. Who has arrived at John's house?

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

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

5. Who is the author of THE RIVER NIGER?

(see the answer key)

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