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

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

3. What scoring system does Weller employ in scoring gin?
(a) The Omaha method.
(b) The Hollywood basis.
(c) The Kansis Style.
(d) The English basis.

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

5. At the start of the first hand in Act 1, Scene 2, Fonsia claims gin has what effect on her?
(a) A motivating effect.
(b) A stressful effect.
(c) A relaxing effect.
(d) An assuring effect.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cards are dealt to the player (non-dealer)?

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

3. What is the score of the first hand played?

4. What exclamation by Fonsia does Act 2, Scene 1 end with?

5. According to Weller in Act 2, Scene 1, what is the hottest topic of discussion at the Home?

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