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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In what month does the play open?
(a) February.
(b) April.
(c) August.
(d) December.

4. Who has arrived at John's house?
(a) Ann Vanderbilt.
(b) Anita Vanderguild.
(c) Ann van der Hoevel.
(d) Ann Vanderguild.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Grandma Wilhemina put in her coffee?

2. What does John count?

3. What can John and Dudley tell about Ann?

4. What time period serves as the setting of THE RIVER NIGER?

5. What does Grandma comment on regarding Mattie?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mattie's perspective on death and what is her only concern at the moment?

2. What does Gail ask Jeff to do regarding Mo's life direction?

3. What is the first mention that indicates that Mattie is ill?

4. How did Mattie's family show their gratitude toward John?

5. What is Jeff's response when Chips tries to antagonize Ann again?

6. What happens when Mo derides Jeff's dream of fighting for Black rights via the legal system?

7. Who is Ann Vanderguild?

8. Describe the reactions of Mattie and Grandma when Jeff announces his plans to marry Ann.

9. What is Grandma's opinion of Ann?

10. What happens after Ann suggests that she move into a hotel?

(see the answer keys)

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