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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 illness does Weller claim he suffers from in Act One?
(a) An advanced case writer's block.
(b) An advanced case of tooth decay.
(c) An advanced case of old age.
(d) An advanced case of hum bug.

2. What does Weller refer to as "dumb Gin"?
(a) Collecting only straights.
(b) Collecting royal straights.
(c) Knocking.
(d) Holding face cards too long.

3. According to Fonsia, the staff never offers her 'her' medicine, but instead patronizingly does what?
(a) Offers "our" medicine.
(b) Offers "her" medicine.
(c) Offers "Honey's" medicine.
(d) Offers"yummy" medicine.

4. How many points does Weller post in the first game in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) 100.
(b) 0.
(c) 10.
(d) 80.

5. Where does Fonsia's son live?
(a) Vancouver.
(b) Ottawa.
(c) Hollywood.
(d) Denver.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Weller using as a makeshift ashtray at the opening of the play?

2. What is Fonsia's last name?

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia teasingly says what to Weller?

4. What is Weller's last name?

5. Where does Fonsia misplace her card in Act 1, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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