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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. Who are the Sunshine Ladies?
(a) The nurses who hand out medication.
(b) A gospel group.
(c) The ladies who prepare meals at the Home.
(d) A group that visits the Home.

2. What action does Weller take to try to mollify Fonsia as she is crying on the porch?
(a) He holds her hand.
(b) He retreives the pillow for her.
(c) He kisses her.
(d) He puts his sweater around Fonsia.

3. How does Fonsia explain her son's disinterest in visiting her?
(a) He 'is mad about the divorce.'
(b) He 'has son's of his own now.'
(c) He 'just doesn't bother.'
(d) He 'doesn't care for anyone but himself.'

4. When Weller claims to have a good hand, what is Fonsia's response?
(a) "Good, it's about time."
(b) "I've got a good one, too."
(c) "May the best woman win."
(d) "I hope you win."

5. What promise does Weller quickly break in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Not to lose his temper.
(b) Not to yell.
(c) To not use the Lord's name in vain.
(d) To play fair.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Weller in Act 2, Scene 1, what is the hottest topic of discussion at the Home?

2. How is the second hand of the second game won in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What entertainment takes place over the last hand of gin?

4. What does Weller believe the staff of the Home stole from him?

5. What evidence does Weller provide in Act 2, Scene 2 to reflect Fonsia's vindictiveness?

(see the answer key)

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