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

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

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

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

5. What is John Williams' occupation?
(a) Accountant.
(b) Painter.
(c) Carpenter.
(d) Grocer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who owns the brownstone where Grandma Wilhemina lives?

2. What does John count?

3. What noise startles Grandma Wilhemina?

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

5. Who has arrived at John's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the play begin and who is the first character to appear?

2. Describe the scenario in which John dies.

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

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

5. What happens to Skeeter as Jeff and Al talk?

6. Why are the characters worried about John at the beginning of Act 3?

7. What does John ask Dudley for when he abruptly changes the subject?

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

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

10. Who is Jeff and what is his anticipated entry into the story?

(see the answer keys)

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