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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. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia teasingly says what to Weller?
(a) "I just play like an expert."
(b) "You are just jealous."
(c) "I am an expert!"
(d) "You can't win."

2. Upon losing the second game, Weller becomes upset and starts collecting cards. What does he forget to do?
(a) He forgets to credit Fonsia her points toward the next game.
(b) He forgets to collect all the cards.
(c) He forgets to enter Fonsia's full score.
(d) He forgets to count his own hand.

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

4. Fonsia wins a hand of gin that Weller would have won had he knocked. What card is she waiting for that eventually wins her the hand?
(a) An ace.
(b) The four of diamonds.
(c) The wild card.
(d) A queen.

5. Weller suggests what about his business partners in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) That they charged more than was right for their consulting.
(b) That they want him back in the business.
(c) That they were unethical.
(d) That they were trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia criticizes Weller for what?

2. Weller cheats in the first hand by doing what?

3. What three cards does Weller need to win at the end of Act 1?

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, what threat brings Fonsia to the card table?

5. What score does Fonsia win the fourth hand of gin with in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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