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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John wishes he had an outlet for his ____________________.
(a) Artistic tendencies.
(b) Pugilistic tendencies.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Writing.

2. What can Mattie tell about Grandma tonight?
(a) She had been asleep.
(b) She is intoxicated.
(c) She hasn't eaten.
(d) She has been crying.

3. How many children does Dudley have?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 0.
(d) 3.

4. What is the name of the local bar?
(a) The Apple.
(b) Grover's.
(c) Foley's.
(d) Jilly's.

5. How many years has Ann's father been in prison?
(a) 9.
(b) 13.
(c) 5.
(d) 29.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of Chip's gang members?

2. Who owns the brownstone where Grandma Wilhemina lives?

3. Who is the author of THE RIVER NIGER?

4. What is the name of John's wife?

5. What is the relationship of John and Dudley?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does John create for the others to explain to the police?

2. How does Grandma inadvertently upset Mattie when they are talking about John?

3. What inanimate element does the author use almost like another character throughout the play?

4. What does Dudley tell John about Mattie's health?

5. How did Mattie's family show their gratitude toward John?

6. Why do Chips, Mo and Gail come to the house?

7. What can John and Dudley tell about Ann after speaking with her for a short while?

8. Why does Ann volunteer to help with the plan to identify the gang's stool pigeon?

9. What is the premise of THE RIVER NIGER?

10. What is Mattie's perspective on death and what is her only concern at the moment?

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