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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How can John's demeanor be described as he comes into the house?
(a) Sleepy.
(b) Intoxicated.
(c) Angry.
(d) Agitated.

2. What does Grandma Wilhemina put in her coffee?
(a) Irish cream liqueur.
(b) Whisky.
(c) Rum.
(d) Hazelnut syrup.

3. What noise startles Grandma Wilhemina?
(a) A gunshot.
(b) A scream.
(c) A car backfiring.
(d) Someone coming into the house.

4. What beverage is Grandma Wilhemina fixing?
(a) Iced tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Hot chocolate.
(d) Tea.

5. Why has Jeff been away from home?
(a) He had a job in Asia.
(b) He was in the Air Force.
(c) He was traveling through Europe.
(d) He was at college.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ann Vanderguild?

2. Who owns the brownstone where Grandma Wilhemina lives?

3. What does John place on the kitchen counter?

4. What is Grandma Wilhemina's last name?

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

(see the answer key)

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