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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 game does Weller deal while he and Fonsia converse at the start of Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) A hand of gin.
(b) A hand rummy.
(c) A hand of poker.
(d) A hand of solitaire.

2. How does the Home, according to Weller, promote the theft of tenants' goods?
(a) By not paying well enough.
(b) By not providing safes.
(c) By understaffing.
(d) By not making theft a firing offense.

3. What game is Weller playing at the opening of the play?
(a) Texas hold 'em.
(b) Cribbage.
(c) Five card draw.
(d) Solitaire.

4. How old is Fonsia's oldest grandchild?
(a) 14.
(b) 18.
(c) 8.
(d) 16.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What day does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?

2. What change in appearance has overcome both characters in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. According to Weller, how many of his teammates attended Cobb's funeral?

4. What is Weller's criticism of the Unitarian group in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What does Fonsia use the pillow for?

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