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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 illness does Fonsia have that requires constant care?
(a) Lung Cancer.
(b) Meningitis.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Alzheimers.

2. What is 'reassuring' to Weller?
(a) That Fonsia isn't even trying.
(b) That Fonsia is getting a big head.
(c) That Fonsia isn't happy about winning.
(d) That Fonsia is carrying high cards.

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

4. How could Weller's statement that 'Gin is a relaxing game,' bear out in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) For Fonsia only.
(b) In direct contrast to the action.
(c) Conforming to the action.
(d) Perfectly in this scene, but none of the later scenes.

5. How many grandchildren does Fonsia have?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Weller in Act 1, Scene 2, how are the percentages looking?

2. What does Weller think drives the management of the Home to provide entertainment?

3. How old is Fonsia's youngest grandchild?

4. What kind of work did Fonsia do before retiring?

5. After losing the first hand of only their second game, Weller is no longer concerned about what?

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