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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. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?
(a) $2,000.
(b) $2,500.
(c) $3,000.
(d) $1,500.

2. What kept Weller from relocating with his family?
(a) His new wife.
(b) His parents.
(c) The court.
(d) Business.

3. In Act 1, Scene 2, Weller explains how he started enjoying playing gin earlier in life. What context did he play in?
(a) As a businessman on business trips.
(b) As a father.
(c) As a business partner.
(d) As a traveling salesman.

4. While Weller's face is turning red in frustration, what is Fonsia doing?
(a) Watching television through the window.
(b) Frowning over her cards.
(c) Fiddling with her cards and humming a tune.
(d) Crunching her candy and tapping her foot to a march.

5. What dish do Weller and Fonsia complain of knowing of no one who likes it?
(a) Celery root.
(b) Boiled spinach.
(c) Creamed corn.
(d) Stewed tomatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is 'reassuring' to Weller?

2. Weller's temper raises what concern for Fonsia?

3. According to Fonsia, what scared her about her last encounter with Weller?

4. What is the Extended Family?

5. According to Fonsia, why does she acquiesce and play a game of gin in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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