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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. Fonsia wins the first gin game by doing what?
(a) By trapping Weller with high cards and knocking.
(b) By being dealt the perfect hand and calling gin immediately.
(c) By picking up Weller's discarded Jack and calling gin.
(d) By calling gin and leaving the hand open, and having nothing to discard.

2. What best describes the relationship between Weller and his children?
(a) They have a combative relationsip.
(b) They have lost touch with one another.
(c) They have a 'fiscal' relationship.
(d) They have a mistrusting relationship.

3. What does the family of Gladys Maye do to Weller that annoys him?
(a) Uses him an example of a possible 'play mate.'
(b) Uses him as an example of a possible suitor.
(c) Uses him as an example of a content retiree.
(d) Uses him as an example of a well-fed tenant.

4. Weller's temper raises what concern for Fonsia?
(a) That Weller will strike her.
(b) That Weller will have a stroke.
(c) That Weller will start to curse.
(d) That Weller will begin breaking things.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Weller attribute the winning streak to?

3. When Weller begins losing his temper at the game, Fonsia threatens what?

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, according to Fonsia, every second breath of Weller's has to be what?

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

(see the answer key)

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