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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. How long has Fonsia been at the home?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Three days.
(c) Four weeks.
(d) Three weeks.

2. Weller draws what insult from the following statement by Fonsia: "I can't help it"?
(a) That he can't beat a woman.
(b) That he doesn't know how to play gin.
(c) That she thinks he is destined to lose against her.
(d) That she is taking pity on him.

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

4. What time of day does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?
(a) Lunch.
(b) Morning.
(c) Breakfast.
(d) Evening.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?

2. When Weller suggests that Fonsia check with her doctor and not a welfare quack, what does she snap back at him?

3. At the start of the first hand in Act 1, Scene 2, Fonsia claims gin has what effect on her?

4. What game is Weller playing at the opening of the play?

5. According to Weller in Act 1, Scene 2, how are the percentages looking?

(see the answer key)

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