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

2. How is the first game of gin won in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) By receiving the perfect hand.
(b) By knocking.
(c) By drawing the card she needed on the first draw.
(d) By passing.

3. As Weller begins losing his temper, he begins yelling. He also begins doing what?
(a) Holding his chest.
(b) Making bigoted remarks.
(c) Kicking the furniture.
(d) Swearing.

4. Why does Weller seek out Fonsia at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) To check on her condition.
(b) To tell her his watch was found by the police.
(c) To tell her that her family is there to see her.
(d) To apologize to her.

5. How does Weller use Fonsia's son against her in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) To underscore her abrasiveness.
(b) To underscore her wealth.
(c) To question her honesty.
(d) To underscore her loneliness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Fonsia win the last hand of gin in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

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

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, Weller explains how he started enjoying playing gin earlier in life. What context did he play in?

5. How does Weller plan to trick Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1?

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