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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. Weller claims that what is 'a racket'?
(a) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish all their assets to the home.
(b) Old age homes that require tenants to sign a power of attorney over to the home.
(c) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish their automobiles to the home.
(d) Old age homes that require tenants to attend religous services.

2. According to Weller in Act 2, Scene 1, what is the hottest topic of discussion at the Home?
(a) The gospel hour.
(b) Family.
(c) One's funeral arrangements.
(d) Canned vegetables.

3. When Weller claims to have a good hand, what is Fonsia's response?
(a) "Good, it's about time."
(b) "I've got a good one, too."
(c) "I hope you win."
(d) "May the best woman win."

4. What part of gin does Fonsia wish to stick to at first?
(a) The winning part of the game
(b) The gin part of the game.
(c) The knocking part of the game.
(d) The discarding part of the game.

5. What game does Weller deal while he and Fonsia converse at the start of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) A hand of gin.
(b) A hand of poker.
(c) A hand rummy.
(d) A hand of solitaire.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What inconsequential mistake in her card playing does Weller bring to Fonsia's attention?

4. Where does Fonsia's son live?

5. Why does Fonsia think Weller might have gone crazy?

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