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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 a 'leg' considered in scoring gin?
(a) The difference between the dealer's score and the leader's score.
(b) The difference between the winner's score and the other player's score.
(c) The difference between the score winning the game and the score of the next highest player.
(d) The carryover of points from one game to the next.

2. What score does Fonsia win the fourth hand of gin with in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) 91.
(b) 75.
(c) 142.
(d) 33.

3. What is Weller using as a makeshift ashtray at the opening of the play?
(a) The lid of a biscuit tin.
(b) An old shoe.
(c) The side of the porch.
(d) A hub cap.

4. According to Weller, what are dietitians not known for?
(a) Their compassion.
(b) Their flavorful dishes.
(c) Their imaginations.
(d) Their creativity.

5. What is it in Act 1, Scene 2 that makes Fonsia dizzy?
(a) Pills.
(b) The hot weather.
(c) Her winning streak.
(d) Lack of sleep.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many grandchildren does Fonsia have?

4. What is the name of the home?

5. Weller describes what as being the worst feeling of his life?

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