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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. In what location does the play open?
(a) A bar.
(b) A church.
(c) A brownstone.
(d) A cafe.

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

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What alcohol has Dudley brought with him?

2. In what month does the play open?

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

4. What can Mattie tell about Grandma tonight?

5. What is John Williams' occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why can Jeff not try on his Air Force uniform when John asks him to?

2. Who is Ann Vanderguild?

3. What is the premise of THE RIVER NIGER?

4. What is Grandma's opinion of Ann?

5. Why does the author use the theme of black male figures in the story?

6. What is the setting of Act 3 and what are the characters doing as the act begins?

7. What is John doing at the beginning of Act 2?

8. Why does Dudley decide to tell John about Mattie's health?

9. How do John and Dudley differ in their opinions of the military?

10. Why does Mattie not say anything to John and Grandma about their alcohol abuse?

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