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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mattie think is a big problem with her family?
(a) Mental illness.
(b) Alcohol abuse.
(c) Bad tempers.
(d) Lack of education.

3. What does John ask Jeff to do when he sees him?
(a) Hug him.
(b) Put on his uniform.
(c) Watch a baseball game on TV.
(d) Go have a beer with him.

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

5. How can John's demeanor be described as he comes into the house?
(a) Agitated.
(b) Intoxicated.
(c) Angry.
(d) Sleepy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mattie discuss with Ann?

2. What has Dudley scheduled for Mattie?

3. How much does John already owe Dudley?

4. What does John count?

5. Where had Ann met Jeff?

(see the answer key)

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