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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Fonsia, what scared her about her last encounter with Weller?
(a) Weller's yelling.
(b) Weller's throwing of the card table.
(c) Weller's red face.
(d) Weller's language.

2. According to Weller, how many of his teammates attended Cobb's funeral?
(a) 0.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 100.

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

4. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, if Weller could see himself, he would what?
(a) He "would go send himself to bed."
(b) He "would quit playing cards altogether."
(c) He "wouldn't act this way."
(d) He "would call a doctor."

5. What did Fonsia do with the Ash Street house?
(a) She sold it.
(b) She gave it to the Presbyterian church.
(c) She gave over the management of it to her son.
(d) She gave it to her son.

6. Act 2, Scene 1 transpires how long after the end of Act 1?
(a) 1 week after Act 1.
(b) 1 month after Act 1.
(c) 4 hours after Act 1.
(d) 1 day after Act 1.

7. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia criticizes Weller for what?
(a) Having a sarcastic streak and a horrible temper.
(b) Having a horrible temper and being a racist.
(c) Having a sarcastic streak and a chauvinist attitude.
(d) Having a bad temper and a chauvinist streak.

8. In Act 2, Scene 2, what does Weller accuse Fonsia of doing by coming out to the porch when she knew it was a ruse?
(a) Trying to beat him at gin.
(b) Manipulating him.
(c) Trying to find more things to tattle on him for.
(d) Mocking him.

9. What can be "rather awesome at times," according to Weller?
(a) The spring weather.
(b) The welfare beurocracy.
(c) The boredom.
(d) His temper.

10. Who does Fonsia call for at the end of the play?
(a) Weller.
(b) For Mrs. Gibran.
(c) For her son.
(d) The Nurse.

11. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, she isn't being tough, but is instead what?
(a) Tired.
(b) Being fair.
(c) Not feeling hospitable.
(d) Fed up.

12. When it comes to men, Fonsia admits that she's been what?
(a) Been unhappy.
(b) Had to outsmart them.
(c) Unlucky.
(d) Worn the pants.

13. How does Fonsia win the last hand of gin in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) By Weller knocking.
(b) By getting gin on Weller's discard.
(c) On the draw.
(d) By knocking.

14. How long was Weller in the Bel Air convalescent home?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 1/2 year.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 2.5 years.

15. According to Fonsia, why does she acquiesce and play a game of gin in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because she didn't want to interact with the Extended Family.
(b) Because Weller would only pester her until she played.
(c) Because it might shut Weller up.
(d) Because the Sunshine Ladies were running late.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Weller use Fonsia's son against her in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What kept Fonsia's husband from using violence against her?

3. When Fonsia confronts Weller about his ruse in Act 2, Scene 2, what is Weller's response?

4. Weller says he would have knocked Fonsia's teeth in had she done to him what she did to her spouse. What is her response?

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, after Weller claims that Fonsia will no longer receive any help from him, what happens?

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