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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. Why does Weller throw the score card to the ground in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because he has yet to win a single hand.
(b) Because he can't remember the score and it doesn't matter anyhow.
(c) Because Fonsia stands up for herself.
(d) Because Fonsia knocked again.

2. What is it in Act 1, Scene 2 that makes Fonsia dizzy?
(a) Pills.
(b) Her winning streak.
(c) Lack of sleep.
(d) The hot weather.

3. Why does Fonsia discard a Jack in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) So Weller can win a hand.
(b) Because she doesn't need it.
(c) Because Weller citicized her for holding too many face cards earlier.
(d) Because she hoped to close the game with the next hand.

4. Why does Fonsia think Weller might have gone crazy?
(a) Because he was dressed so badly.
(b) Because he was watching the TV.
(c) Because it appeared he was singing happy birthday to no one in particular.
(d) Because it appeared he was hiding behind the couch.

5. How could Weller's statement that 'Gin is a relaxing game,' bear out in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Conforming to the action.
(b) In direct contrast to the action.
(c) For Fonsia only.
(d) Perfectly in this scene, but none of the later scenes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Fonsia's son live?

2. How does Weller use Fonsia's son against her in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. What is Weller's reaction to the televangelist?

4. Why does Weller seek out Fonsia at the beginning of Act 2?

5. What is the name of Fonsia's youngest grandchild?

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