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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. How many cards are dealt to the dealer in the gin game?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 12.

2. Weller describes what as being the worst feeling of his life?
(a) A kind of panic attack.
(b) His first week in the Home.
(c) His losing streak.
(d) His divorce proceedings.

3. What is the name of Fonsia's youngest grandchild?
(a) Larry.
(b) Bagley.
(c) Steven.
(d) Lonny.

4. Act 2, Scene 1 transpires how long after the end of Act 1?
(a) 1 month after Act 1.
(b) 4 hours after Act 1.
(c) 1 day after Act 1.
(d) 1 week after Act 1.

5. What one subject does Mrs. Leala want to discuss?
(a) Only her son William.
(b) Her plans for going to the Presbyterian Home.
(c) Only her funeral arrangements.
(d) Only food.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Weller use Fonsia's son against her in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What word did Fonsia have to look up for twenty-five years?

3. What is Weller's reaction to the televangelist?

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

5. What card does Weller claim Fonsia fed him in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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