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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. 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.

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

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

7. What is Grandma Wilhemina's last name?
(a) Hall.
(b) Brown.
(c) Pearson.
(d) Smith.

8. Who is Jeff's childhood friend who comes to the house?
(a) Chips.
(b) Chaz.
(c) Chad.
(d) Charlie.

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

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

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

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

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

14. What does Dudley offer to give Mattie?
(a) A loan.
(b) A check-up.
(c) Some vitamins.
(d) A reference.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How can John's demeanor be described as he comes into the house?

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

3. Where was Ann born?

4. John wishes he had an outlet for his ____________________.

5. What noise startles Grandma Wilhemina?

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