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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Weller suggests that Fonsia check with her doctor and not a welfare quack, what does she snap back at him?
(a) That she can take care of herself.
(b) That her doctor is the best money can buy.
(c) That there is nothing wrong with welfare doctors.
(d) That she is not on welfare.

2. Fonsia claims that her mother would have killed her for playing cards. Why is that?
(a) Fonsia's mother considered card playing below their station, and would have looked down upon it.
(b) Fonsia's mother considered card playing gambling, and would have looked down upon it.
(c) Fonsia's mother considered card playing a sin, and would have looked down upon it.
(d) Fonsia's mother considered card playing a man's game, and would have looked down upon it.

3. Who does Fonsia call for at the end of the play?
(a) For Mrs. Gibran.
(b) Weller.
(c) For her son.
(d) The Nurse.

4. Fonsia has how many siblings?
(a) 2 siblings.
(b) 1 sibling.
(c) 3 siblings.
(d) 4 siblings.

5. What confession does Fonsia make to Weller towards the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) That she did turn him in to the nurses.
(b) That her son does hate her.
(c) That she did cheat at gin.
(d) That she is also on welfare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Fonsia's last name?

2. What is it in Act 1, Scene 2 that makes Fonsia dizzy?

3. Where does Fonsia's son live?

4. What card does Weller give Fonsia in the final hand, that he claims to know she needs?

5. Act 2, Scene 1 transpires how long after the end of Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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