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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Mattie have the biopsies done?

2. How much gratitude did Mattie's sisters show for what John and Mattie did for them.

3. What has Dudley scheduled for Mattie?

4. Who had Dudley seen as a patient this morning?

5. What does Mattie not attempt to control in her household?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Dudley. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him--if anything--at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

THE RIVER NIGER is set in the 1970s in the wake of the Civil Rights movement in America. What impact did this factor have on the author? What impact did this factor have on the characters? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the play's title. What did the author mean by calling the play THE RIVER NIGER when the play is actually set in Harlem in New York City? Cite an example to support your answer.

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