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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 making the mistake of getting sick, what mistake did Weller make next?
(a) Of getting well.
(b) Of going back to work.
(c) The next mistake Weller made was the mistake of falling in love.
(d) Of trying to "fix things."

2. What lie does Weller, through guess work, discover?
(a) Where Fonsia's son lives.
(b) That Fonsia lied about having never played cards before.
(c) That Fonsia lied about being divorced.
(d) That Fonsia lied about having a sister in Ottawa.

3. How many kids does Weller have?
(a) 2 children.
(b) 1 child.
(c) 3 children.
(d) 4 children.

4. Weller suggests what about his business partners in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) That they want him back in the business.
(b) That they were unethical.
(c) That they were trouble.
(d) That they charged more than was right for their consulting.

5. What score does Fonsia win the fourth hand of gin with in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) 142.
(b) 91.
(c) 33.
(d) 75.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the first game of gin won in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. Who is the luckiest person Weller has ever seen play gin?

3. In Act 1, Scene 2, Weller explains how he started enjoying playing gin earlier in life. What context did he play in?

4. How many grandchildren does Fonsia have?

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

(see the answer key)

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