View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How could Weller's statement that 'Gin is a relaxing game,' bear out in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) For Fonsia only.
(b) Conforming to the action.
(c) In direct contrast to the action.
(d) Perfectly in this scene, but none of the later scenes.

2. Why does Fonsia think Weller might have gone crazy?
(a) Because it appeared he was singing happy birthday to no one in particular.
(b) Because it appeared he was hiding behind the couch.
(c) Because he was watching the TV.
(d) Because he was dressed so badly.

3. How many cards are dealt to the dealer in the gin game?
(a) 11.
(b) 9.
(c) 10.
(d) 12.

4. According to Fonsia, the staff never offers her 'her' medicine, but instead patronizingly does what?
(a) Offers "Honey's" medicine.
(b) Offers"yummy" medicine.
(c) Offers "our" medicine.
(d) Offers "her" medicine.

5. What is the first move of the gin game?
(a) The player discards one card.
(b) The dealer turns over a card from the stack.
(c) The player randomly selects a card from the stack.
(d) The dealer discards one card.

Short Answer Questions

1. Weller draws what insult from the following statement by Fonsia: "I can't help it"?

2. Weller claims that what is 'a racket'?

3. According to Fonsia and Weller, what does the Home lack more than anything else?

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

5. What is 'reassuring' to Weller?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 362 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample