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

2. Why does Fonsia think Weller might have gone crazy?
(a) Because he was dressed so badly.
(b) Because he was watching the TV.
(c) Because it appeared he was singing happy birthday to no one in particular.
(d) Because it appeared he was hiding behind the couch.

3. How old is Fonsia's youngest grandchild?
(a) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

4. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, if Weller could see himself, he would what?
(a) He "wouldn't act this way."
(b) He "would quit playing cards altogether."
(c) He "would call a doctor."
(d) He "would go send himself to bed."

5. Fonsia claims that her mother would have killed her for playing cards. Why is that?
(a) Fonsia's mother considered card playing below their station, and would have looked down upon it.
(b) Fonsia's mother considered card playing a sin, and would have looked down upon it.
(c) Fonsia's mother considered card playing gambling, and would have looked down upon it.
(d) Fonsia's mother considered card playing a man's game, and would have looked down upon it.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Weller suggests that Fonsia check with her doctor and not a welfare quack, what does she snap back at him?

2. What best describes the relationship between Weller and his children?

3. Weller's temper raises what concern for Fonsia?

4. What is Fonsia's son's name?

5. At the start of the first hand in Act 1, Scene 2, Fonsia claims gin has what effect on her?

(see the answer key)

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