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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Ann's occupation?
(a) Attorney.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Nurse.
(d) Doctor.

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

5. What is the name of John's wife?
(a) Maryann.
(b) Mattie.
(c) Marie.
(d) Marilou.

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

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

8. What does Mattie tell Ann about what Jeff was in high school?
(a) A gang leader.
(b) A basketball star.
(c) A football hero.
(d) A valedictorian.

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

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

11. Where does Ann end up spending the night?
(a) On the living room couch.
(b) At a Holiday Inn.
(c) At the bus station.
(d) At a friend's house.

12. Where was Ann born?
(a) South Africa.
(b) Germany.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Canada.

13. What can John and Dudley tell about Ann?
(a) She wants to marry Jeff.
(b) She has had a hard life.
(c) She is very accomplished.
(d) She is not very bright.

14. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What noise startles Grandma Wilhemina?

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

3. What is the name of the local bar?

4. Who is the author of THE RIVER NIGER?

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

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