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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. Where does Ann end up spending the night?
(a) At a Holiday Inn.
(b) On the living room couch.
(c) At a friend's house.
(d) At the bus station.

2. Where do the events of the story take place?
(a) The Bronx, New York City.
(b) Harlem, New York City.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Detroit.

3. From what country has Dudley just returned?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Canada.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Spain.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has arrived at John's house?

2. What does Mattie tell Ann about what Jeff was in high school?

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

4. Who is Jeff's childhood friend who comes to the house?

5. Where was Ann born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mattie consider to be a big problem in her family?

2. What does Mattie ask Ann to do while she and Grandma go out shopping?

3. How do Dudley and John differ on engaging in the trials of black people in America?

4. What can John and Dudley tell about Ann after speaking with her for a short while?

5. What is Grandma's opinion of Ann?

6. What does Ann tell Mattie about her family and background?

7. Why have the group members brought Skeeter to Jeff's house?

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

9. Describe the scenario in which Al is killed and John is mortally wounded.

10. Who is Dr. Dudley Stanton and how is he introduced into the play?

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