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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 change in appearance has overcome both characters in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) They both appear ill.
(b) Both are dressed for cold weather.
(c) They are both dressed informally.
(d) They are both neatly dressed.

2. According to Weller in Act 2, Scene 1, what happens when you get too far away from playing gin?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Atrophy.
(c) Anxiety.
(d) Altzheimer's.

3. What day does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?
(a) 1 month after the day of the first scene.
(b) 1 week after the day of the first scene.
(c) 3 days after the day of the first scene.
(d) 1 day after the day of the first scene.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Fonsia claims that her mother would have killed her for playing cards. Why is that?

2. Act 2, Scene 1 transpires how long after the end of Act 1?

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

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, after Weller claims that Fonsia will no longer receive any help from him, what happens?

5. What time of day does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?

(see the answer key)

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