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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had Ann told Mattie she wouldn't do during her visit?
(a) Swear.
(b) Smoke marijuana.
(c) Have sex with Jeff.
(d) Drink liquor.

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

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

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

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

6. 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.

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

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

9. How many years has Ann's father been in prison?
(a) 5.
(b) 9.
(c) 13.
(d) 29.

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

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

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

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

14. What falls out of John's pocket?
(a) Matches.
(b) Piece of candy.
(c) Piece of paper.
(d) Dollar bill.

15. What had Dudley been doing out of the country?
(a) Sightseeing.
(b) Visiting relatives.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Teaching.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Grandma Wilhemina's last name?

2. How much does John already owe Dudley?

3. What does Jeff do when he enters the house?

4. What is the name of the local bar?

5. Which of the following does NOT describe John?

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