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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Weller claims that what is 'a racket'?
(a) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish their automobiles to the home.
(b) Old age homes that require tenants to sign a power of attorney over to the home.
(c) Old age homes that require tenants to attend religous services.
(d) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish all their assets to the home.

2. Upon losing the second game, Weller becomes upset and starts collecting cards. What does he forget to do?
(a) He forgets to count his own hand.
(b) He forgets to collect all the cards.
(c) He forgets to credit Fonsia her points toward the next game.
(d) He forgets to enter Fonsia's full score.

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, what threat brings Fonsia to the card table?
(a) The threat of rain.
(b) The threat of gospel hour.
(c) The threat of another magicial performace.
(d) The threat of interacting with the other 'glassy eyed' tenants.

4. What is Fonsia's last name?
(a) Marvin.
(b) Darington.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Dorsey.

5. What does Weller blame his relationship with his children on?
(a) His parents.
(b) His second wife.
(c) His work ethic.
(d) The court system.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fonsia claims that her mother would have killed her for playing cards. Why is that?

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, Weller explains how he started enjoying playing gin earlier in life. What context did he play in?

3. How did Fonsia get over the 'spells' she had after her divorce?

4. Fonsia wins the first gin game by doing what?

5. What promise does Weller quickly break in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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