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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. What time of day does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?
(a) Morning.
(b) Evening.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Breakfast.

2. Weller's temper raises what concern for Fonsia?
(a) That Weller will have a stroke.
(b) That Weller will strike her.
(c) That Weller will start to curse.
(d) That Weller will begin breaking things.

3. Who does Weller claim to be talking to when talking to himself in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) To his 'little man.'.
(b) To his 'shadow.'.
(c) To his 'angel.'.
(d) To 'the god of Gin.'.

4. What three cards does Weller need to win at the end of Act 1?
(a) Any ace.
(b) Any 2 or the King of Clubs.
(c) Only the 7of Clubs.
(d) Any 5, any 6, or the 7 of Clubs.

5. What does Weller believe the staff of the Home stole from him?
(a) A three hundred dollar watch.
(b) His Social Security check.
(c) His cash.
(d) His prescriptions.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Fonsia win the last hand of gin in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. In this game of gin, what is 'knocking'?

5. What is a 'leg' considered in scoring gin?

(see the answer key)

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