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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Fonsia's sister live?
(a) Vancouver.
(b) Denver.
(c) Hollywood.
(d) Ottawa.

2. What is Weller's response to Fonsia's winning the last hand of gin in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) To go into a rage and overturn the card table.
(b) To storm from the stage.
(c) To throw the score sheet and curse at Fonsia.
(d) To bow to her and without a word, exit the scene.

3. Fonsia wins the first gin game by doing what?
(a) By calling gin and leaving the hand open, and having nothing to discard.
(b) By being dealt the perfect hand and calling gin immediately.
(c) By trapping Weller with high cards and knocking.
(d) By picking up Weller's discarded Jack and calling gin.

4. How was Fonsia raised?
(a) As a Southern Baptist.
(b) As an 'old time Methodist.'
(c) As a 'stoic Presbyterian.'
(d) As an Orthodox Jew.

5. Where does Fonsia's son live?
(a) Hollywood.
(b) Denver.
(c) Vancouver.
(d) Ottawa.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many grandchildren does Fonsia have?

3. Who is the luckiest person Weller has ever seen play gin?

4. What does Weller decide to call Fonsia?

5. What best describes the relationship between Weller and his children?

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