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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 is Weller's reaction to the televangelist?
(a) He dismisses him with a wave.
(b) He prays.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He gives him the finger.

2. What mistake does Fonsia make in the first hand of the first game that spoils the round?
(a) Fonsia tells Weller she has all four aces.
(b) Fonsia lays down a pair without having gin.
(c) Fonsia calls gin without discarding.
(d) Fonsia lays her cards up face first.

3. What is Weller's response to Fonsia's winning the last hand of gin in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) To storm from the stage.
(b) To go into a rage and overturn the card table.
(c) To bow to her and without a word, exit the scene.
(d) To throw the score sheet and curse at Fonsia.

4. What three cards does Weller need to win at the end of Act 1?
(a) Any 5, any 6, or the 7 of Clubs.
(b) Any 2 or the King of Clubs.
(c) Any ace.
(d) Only the 7of Clubs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fonsia think Weller might have gone crazy?

2. What does the family of Gladys Maye do to Weller that annoys him?

3. As Weller begins losing his temper, he begins yelling. He also begins doing what?

4. Where does Fonsia's sister live?

5. How many cards are dealt to the dealer in the gin game?

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