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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. Why does Weller throw the score card to the ground in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because he has yet to win a single hand.
(b) Because Fonsia knocked again.
(c) Because Fonsia stands up for herself.
(d) Because he can't remember the score and it doesn't matter anyhow.

2. How does Weller plan to trick Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) By discarding a card that he needs.
(b) By discarding a face card.
(c) By switching the card he plans to discard at the last second.
(d) By knocking.

3. What comment does Fonsia make regarding Gladys Maye?
(a) That she is deaf.
(b) That she is suicidal.
(c) That she is too thin and doesn't eat enough.
(d) That she is bored.

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

5. After losing the first hand of only their second game, Weller is no longer concerned about what?
(a) About Fonsia's memory.
(b) About cheating.
(c) About playing to only 80.
(d) About finding a worthy adversary.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Fonsia and Weller, what does the Home lack more than anything else?

2. How is the second hand of the second game won in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What can be "rather awesome at times," according to Weller?

4. What is it in Act 1, Scene 2 that makes Fonsia dizzy?

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

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