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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the local bar?
(a) Jilly's.
(b) The Apple.
(c) Foley's.
(d) Grover's.

2. Why has Jeff been away from home?
(a) He had a job in Asia.
(b) He was at college.
(c) He was traveling through Europe.
(d) He was in the Air Force.

3. What is the premise of the play?
(a) The struggles of black men in America.
(b) The women's right to vote movement in America.
(c) The struggles of black women in America.
(d) The gay marriage initiative in America.

4. What can Mattie tell about Grandma tonight?
(a) She hasn't eaten.
(b) She is intoxicated.
(c) She had been asleep.
(d) She has been crying.

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

6. What is John's liquor of choice?
(a) Gin.
(b) Rum.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Vodka.

7. Who is the author of THE RIVER NIGER?
(a) James A. Walker.
(b) Joseph A. Walker.
(c) Jeremiah A. Walker.
(d) Joseph A. Bender.

8. Who is John's son who is returning home?
(a) James.
(b) Jeremiah.
(c) Jeff.
(d) Jason.

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

10. What is the relationship of John and Dudley?
(a) Doctor and patient.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Friends.
(d) Business partners.

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

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

13. What alcohol has Dudley brought with him?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Rum.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Bourbon.

14. What does the author imply is lacking in black communities?
(a) Strong single mothers.
(b) Adequate housing.
(c) Good jobs.
(d) Strong male role models.

15. Who has arrived at John's house?
(a) Anita Vanderguild.
(b) Ann van der Hoevel.
(c) Ann Vanderbilt.
(d) Ann Vanderguild.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mattie say happened to her on the subway?

2. What nationality is Dr. Dudley Stanton?

3. For how long has Jeff been away from home?

4. Where does Ann end up spending the night?

5. In what location does the play open?

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