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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 cheats in the first hand by doing what?
(a) Dealing her an extra card.
(b) Looking at Fonsia's cards.
(c) Reshuffling the hand.
(d) Discarding a point card.

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

3. According to Weller in Act 1, Scene 2, how are the percentages looking?
(a) They are beginning to favor him.
(b) They are beginning to even out.
(c) They are beginning to favor Fonsia.
(d) They are beginning to disfavor him.

4. What kept Weller from relocating with his family?
(a) The court.
(b) Business.
(c) His parents.
(d) His new wife.

5. How many cards are dealt to the player (non-dealer)?
(a) 10.
(b) 13.
(c) 11.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Fonsia, the staff never offers her 'her' medicine, but instead patronizingly does what?

2. What force does Weller decide is at hand in Fonsia's winning streak in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Why does Weller seek out Fonsia at the beginning of Act 2?

4. When Weller claims to have a good hand, what is Fonsia's response?

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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