3. Where do the events of the story take place?
(a) The Bronx, New York City.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Detroit.
(d) Harlem, New York City.

4. What does Mattie tell Ann about what Jeff was in high school?
(a) A gang leader.
(b) A valedictorian.
(c) A football hero.
(d) A basketball star.

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

6. Which of the following does NOT describe John?
(a) Positive.
(b) Fatalistic.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Optimistic.

7. What can John and Dudley tell about Ann?
(a) She wants to marry Jeff.
(b) She is not very bright.
(c) She is very accomplished.
(d) She has had a hard life.

8. How does Chips' gang treat Ann?
(a) They are glad to meet one of Jeff's friends.
(b) They are rude and offensive.
(c) They take her out for drinks.
(d) They ignore her.

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

10. Who is the author of THE RIVER NIGER?
(a) Joseph A. Walker.
(b) Joseph A. Bender.
(c) James A. Walker.
(d) Jeremiah A. Walker.

11. Who is Ann Vanderguild?
(a) A new neighbor.
(b) A social worker.
(c) A friend of Jeff's.
(d) A political worker.

12. What is Mattie carrying when she comes in?
(a) The mail.
(b) Her coat.
(c) Books.
(d) Groceries.

13. What is John's liquor of choice?
(a) Scotch.
(b) Rum.
(c) Gin.
(d) Vodka.

14. What is on the paper from which John reads to Ann?
(a) Nothing.
(b) John's latest poem.
(c) A phone number.
(d) A few notes.

15. Who owns the brownstone where Grandma Wilhemina lives?
(a) Grandma Wilhemina.
(b) John Pearson.
(c) John Williams.
(d) James Hall.