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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The River.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the upper sleeping berth remind Hazel Wickers of?
(a) His back porch.
(b) A coffin.
(c) His bed.
(d) His mother’s chiffarobe.

2. Who is Madam Zoleeda?
(a) Rufus’s prostitute.
(b) The woman who owns the local saloon.
(c) Ruby's best friend.
(d) The palmist on highway 87.

3. What does Sally want her grandfather to attend?
(a) Her baptism.
(b) Her college graduation ceremony.
(c) His grandson’s graduation ceremony.
(d) Her wedding.

4. What animal comes to Old Gabriel’s cabin?
(a) A house cat.
(b) A cow.
(c) A stray dog.
(d) A wildcat.

5. Who helps Old Dudley up the stairs?
(a) His daughter when she returns home from work.
(b) The taxi driver.
(c) The black man who is renting the apartment next to Old Dudley’s.
(d) The apartment concierge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is in Ruby’s sack?

2. How old is the boy in “The River”?

3. Where is Old Dudley living?

4. What does Old Gabriel think he can smell?

5. How old is Sally Poker Sash?

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