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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. Weller draws what insult from the following statement by Fonsia: "I can't help it"?
(a) That he can't beat a woman.
(b) That she is taking pity on him.
(c) That she thinks he is destined to lose against her.
(d) That he doesn't know how to play gin.

2. What does Weller refer to as "dumb Gin"?
(a) Knocking.
(b) Collecting royal straights.
(c) Holding face cards too long.
(d) Collecting only straights.

3. What is the dietitian's name?
(a) Mr. Jameson.
(b) Mrs. Gibran.
(c) Mr. Jabon.
(d) Ms. Cameron.

4. Fonsia has how many siblings?
(a) 4 siblings.
(b) 3 siblings.
(c) 1 sibling.
(d) 2 siblings.

5. Weller claims that what is 'a racket'?
(a) Old age homes that require tenants to sign a power of attorney over to the home.
(b) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish all their assets to the home.
(c) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish their automobiles to the home.
(d) Old age homes that require tenants to attend religous services.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many points do Fonsia and Weller play to in their first game?

2. What is Fonsia's last name?

3. What was the name of Fonsia's husband?

4. What happened to Fonsia's husband?

5. When Weller claims to have a good hand, what is Fonsia's response?

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