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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Jeff and Ann do after Jeff comes home?
(a) Smoke a joint.
(b) Watch TV.
(c) Eat dinner.
(d) Drink some beers.

3. Where had Ann met Jeff?
(a) Spain.
(b) Mexico.
(c) New Zealand.
(d) Canada.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. How much money does John ask to borrow from Dudley?
(a) $1,000.
(b) $500.
(c) $100.
(d) $190.

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

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

14. How does Chips' gang treat Ann?
(a) They ignore her.
(b) They take her out for drinks.
(c) They are glad to meet one of Jeff's friends.
(d) They are rude and offensive.

15. What does John place on the kitchen counter?
(a) A bag of groceries.
(b) Cedar jewelry box.
(c) The change from his pocket.
(d) Carton of cigarettes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does NOT describe John?

2. What alcohol has Dudley brought with him?

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

4. What is Mattie carrying when she comes in?

5. How many children does Dudley have?

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