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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has arrived at John's house?
(a) Ann Vanderguild.
(b) Anita Vanderguild.
(c) Ann van der Hoevel.
(d) Ann Vanderbilt.

2. What does John read from the paper?
(a) A to-do list.
(b) A phone number.
(c) A grocery list.
(d) A poem he is writing.

3. Where does Ann end up spending the night?
(a) At the bus station.
(b) On the living room couch.
(c) At a friend's house.
(d) At a Holiday Inn.

4. What time period serves as the setting of THE RIVER NIGER?
(a) The 1950s.
(b) The 1980s.
(c) The 1960s.
(d) The 1970s.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Jeff been away from home?

2. Who is Jeff's childhood friend who comes to the house?

3. Where do the events of the story take place?

4. What is the premise of the play?

5. What is Grandma Wilhemina's last name?

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