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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 is the second hand of the second game won in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) By Fonsia, who receives a perfect hand.
(b) By Fonsia, who knocks to win.
(c) By Weller, who receives a perfect hand.
(d) By Weller, who wins in three rounds.

2. When Weller claims to have a good hand, what is Fonsia's response?
(a) "I hope you win."
(b) "I've got a good one, too."
(c) "Good, it's about time."
(d) "May the best woman win."

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, after Weller claims that Fonsia will no longer receive any help from him, what happens?
(a) Fonsia knocks and wins the game.
(b) Fonsia is of help to him by discarding a card he needs.
(c) He discards the card she needs for gin.
(d) He calls gin, but incorrectly.

4. What worry did Fonsia have when she was working?
(a) That she would misspell a word.
(b) That she would forget the office number.
(c) That she would forget her key.
(d) That she would call someone by the wrong name.

5. How was Fonsia raised?
(a) As an Orthodox Jew.
(b) As a Southern Baptist.
(c) As a 'stoic Presbyterian.'
(d) As an 'old time Methodist.'

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Weller believe the staff of the Home stole from him?

2. How did Fonsia get over the 'spells' she had after her divorce?

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

4. According to Weller in Act 2, Scene 1, what happens when you get too far away from playing gin?

5. How many grandchildren does Fonsia have?

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