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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. As Weller begins losing his temper, he begins yelling. He also begins doing what?
(a) Making bigoted remarks.
(b) Holding his chest.
(c) Swearing.
(d) Kicking the furniture.

2. How many cards are dealt to the player (non-dealer)?
(a) 12.
(b) 11.
(c) 10.
(d) 13.

3. How large are the rooms at the home, according to Fonsia?
(a) 12 foot by 12 foot cubes.
(b) 10 foot square boxes.
(c) 8 foot by 8 foot closets.
(d) 10 foot by 15 foot shoe boxes.

4. What is Fonsia's nickname?
(a) Flow.
(b) Fonsa.
(c) Sina.
(d) Fonsie.

5. What dish do Weller and Fonsia complain of knowing of no one who likes it?
(a) Creamed corn.
(b) Stewed tomatoes.
(c) Celery root.
(d) Boiled spinach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mistake does Weller make in the card game at the end of Act 1?

2. What part of gin does Fonsia wish to stick to at first?

3. What does Weller blame his relationship with his children on?

4. Weller draws what insult from the following statement by Fonsia: "I can't help it"?

5. What is the score of the first hand played?

(see the answer key)

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