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D. L. Coburn

The Gin Game | Quiz

D. L. Coburn
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1)

After losing the first hand of only their second game, Weller is no longer concerned about what? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

About finding a worthy adversary.
About playing to only 80.
About cheating.
About Fonsia's memory.
2)

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? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

She would never have given him the chance.
She would have had him thrown in jail.
He wouldn't dare.
Asks if this is why his first wife left him.
3)

When Weller suggests that Fonsia check with her doctor and not a welfare quack, what does she snap back at him? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

That she is not on welfare.
That she can take care of herself.
That her doctor is the best money can buy.
That there is nothing wrong with welfare doctors.
4)

How many points does Weller post in the first game in Act 1, Scene 2? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

10.
80.
100.
0.
5)

How did Fonsia get over the 'spells' she had after her divorce? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

Crying fits.
Medication.
Time.
The demands of raising her family.
6)

Why does Weller seek out Fonsia at the beginning of Act 2? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

To tell her his watch was found by the police.
To apologize to her.
To tell her that her family is there to see her.
To check on her condition.
7)

How did Fonsia separate from her husband? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

By suing him for everything he had.
By packing up her son and leaving town.
By moving out of the house.
By putting everything he owned on the street.
8)

How is the way in which Fonsia plays her discard in the final hand of the play vindictive? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

By taking Weller's discard and closing the game with it.
By laughing hysterically after drawing the card she needed to win.
By pretending to discard the card Weller needs, then calling gin at the last second.
By calling Weller a name as she calls gin.
9)

What is Weller's response to Fonsia's winning the last hand of gin in Act 1, Scene 2? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

To storm from the stage.
To throw the score sheet and curse at Fonsia.
To bow to her and without a word, exit the scene.
To go into a rage and overturn the card table.
10)

Weller describes what as being the worst feeling of his life? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

His losing streak.
His divorce proceedings.
A kind of panic attack.
His first week in the Home.
11)

What exclamation by Fonsia does Act 2, Scene 1 end with? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

"Gin you Jerk!"
"Gin. Goodnight!"
"Gin! Gin! Gin!"
"Gin, Goddamnit. Gin!"
12)

In Act 2, Scene 1, what is Weller referring to when he says "a warehouse for the intellectually and emotionally dead." (from Act 2, Scene 1)

The Home.
The Hospice Ward.
The State Legislature.
The Senate.
13)

As Weller begins losing his temper, he begins yelling. He also begins doing what? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

Kicking the furniture.
Swearing.
Holding his chest.
Making bigoted remarks.
14)

How does Fonsia explain her son's disinterest in visiting her? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

He 'just doesn't bother.'
He 'doesn't care for anyone but himself.'
He 'has son's of his own now.'
He 'is mad about the divorce.'
15)

According to Weller in Act 1, Scene 2, how are the percentages looking? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

They are beginning to favor Fonsia.
They are beginning to disfavor him.
They are beginning to even out.
They are beginning to favor him.
16)

In Act 2, Scene 1, who does Weller claim gave Fonsia the card she needed? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

God.
Witchcraft.
His little man.
The Devil.
17)

What lie does Weller, through guess work, discover? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Where Fonsia's son lives.
That Fonsia lied about having never played cards before.
That Fonsia lied about having a sister in Ottawa.
That Fonsia lied about being divorced.
18)

What kind of work did Fonsia do before retiring? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Secretary.
Accountant.
Apartment manager.
Teacher.
19)

In Act 2, Scene 2, Fonsia counters that it is Weller who is vindictive. In what way? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Because he has no relationship with his children.
Because he will say anything to get her to play gin.
Because he sued his partners just to get even.
For creating the rouse to get her out on the porch.
20)

As Fonsia loses her temper in Act 2, Scene 2, what changes take place in her language? (from Act 2, Scene 2)

Her grammar becomes worse.
She begins to curse.
Her statements become condescending.
She increasingly repeats herself.
21)

What three cards does Weller need to win at the end of Act 1? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

Any 2 or the King of Clubs.
Only the 7of Clubs.
Any ace.
Any 5, any 6, or the 7 of Clubs.
22)

What promise does Weller quickly break in Act 2, Scene 1? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Not to lose his temper.
To not use the Lord's name in vain.
Not to yell.
To play fair.
23)

In Act 2, Scene 1, what is Fonsia's first reaction to Weller getting the cards? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Fonsia's first response is to pretend to be ill.
Fonsia's first response is to claim she will win.
Fonsia's first response is to proclaim that she will not play.
Fonsia's first response is to leave.
24)

In Act 2, Scene 1, what is Fonsia's response to the name Weller calls her? (from Act 2, Scene 1)

Throws her cards at him.
Storms off.
Slaps him.
Curses at him.
25)

What is the dietitian's name? (from Act 1, Scene 2)

Mrs. Gibran.
Ms. Cameron.
Mr. Jabon.
Mr. Jameson.
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