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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many children does Dudley have?
(a) 0.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

2. What does John read from the paper?
(a) A phone number.
(b) A poem he is writing.
(c) A to-do list.
(d) A grocery list.

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

4. What does Grandma Wilhemina put in her coffee?
(a) Irish cream liqueur.
(b) Rum.
(c) Whisky.
(d) Hazelnut syrup.

5. What does Jeff do when he enters the house?
(a) Mixes a drink.
(b) Fixes a sandwich.
(c) Turns on the TV.
(d) Rolls a marijuana cigarette.

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

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

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

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

10. Which of the following does NOT describe Dudley?
(a) Educated.
(b) Realistic.
(c) Fatalistic.
(d) Optimistic.

11. From what country has Dudley just returned?
(a) Canada.
(b) Spain.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Portugal.

12. What is John Williams' occupation?
(a) Painter.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Grocer.

13. Which of the following is not one of Chip's gang members?
(a) Mo.
(b) Al.
(c) Skeeter.
(d) Buzz.

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

15. What beverage is Grandma Wilhemina fixing?
(a) Hot chocolate.
(b) Tea.
(c) Iced tea.
(d) Coffee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ann end up spending the night?

2. What covers John's clothes when he comes into the house?

3. Which of the following does NOT describe John?

4. What had Dudley been doing out of the country?

5. What is Ann's occupation?

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