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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to the house to talk to John?

2. How old is Grandma?

3. How does Grandma react to Jeff's telling her that he has asked Ann to marry him?

4. What does Mattie ask Jeff to do before he marries Ann?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of John. 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

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.

Essay Topic 3

The setting of the book is Harlem in New York City in America during recessionary times. Explain how this affected people in America overall. Then drill down to explain how people in Harlem were affected. What impact did financial situations have on the lives and outlooks of the characters?

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