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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Weller think drives the management of the Home to provide entertainment?
(a) That without entertainment the tenants would 'find some other dive to die in.'
(b) That without entertainment the tenants would 'turn them in for their cooking.'
(c) That without entertainment the tenants would 'revolt.'
(d) That without entertainment the tenants would 'drop dead... en masse.'

2. What is Fonsia's nickname?
(a) Flow.
(b) Fonsie.
(c) Sina.
(d) Fonsa.

3. What does Fonsia use the pillow for?
(a) To prop up her back.
(b) To swat at Weller with.
(c) To sort her cards on.
(d) To sit on.

4. What comment does Fonsia make regarding Gladys Maye?
(a) That she is suicidal.
(b) That she is bored.
(c) That she is too thin and doesn't eat enough.
(d) That she is deaf.

5. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?
(a) $2,500.
(b) $2,000.
(c) $3,000.
(d) $1,500.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Weller, what is the one sin in card playing?

2. What mistake does Weller make in the card game at the end of Act 1?

3. How old is Fonsia's son?

4. What illness does Fonsia have that requires constant care?

5. What is the minimum number of cards needed for a straight in gin?

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