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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. After losing the first hand of only their second game, Weller is no longer concerned about what?
(a) About cheating.
(b) About Fonsia's memory.
(c) About finding a worthy adversary.
(d) About playing to only 80.

2. How many points does Weller post in the first game in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) 100.
(b) 10.
(c) 80.
(d) 0.

3. How does Weller plan to trick Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) By knocking.
(b) By discarding a face card.
(c) By discarding a card that he needs.
(d) By switching the card he plans to discard at the last second.

4. How many grandchildren does Fonsia have?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 4.

5. What is the first move of the gin game?
(a) The player randomly selects a card from the stack.
(b) The dealer discards one card.
(c) The dealer turns over a card from the stack.
(d) The player discards one card.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Weller possibly a dishonest business man?

2. Why does Fonsia think Weller wants to meet her on the porch in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

4. What illness does Fonsia have that requires constant care?

5. In Act 2, Scene 2, how does Fonsia drive home the example of Weller always having to be 'the victim of bad luck,' as opposed to accepting his mistakes?

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