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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. Weller draws what insult from the following statement by Fonsia: "I can't help it"?
(a) That she thinks he is destined to lose against her.
(b) That she is taking pity on him.
(c) That he can't beat a woman.
(d) That he doesn't know how to play gin.

2. Weller's temper raises what concern for Fonsia?
(a) That Weller will have a stroke.
(b) That Weller will strike her.
(c) That Weller will begin breaking things.
(d) That Weller will start to curse.

3. What dish do Weller and Fonsia complain of knowing of no one who likes it?
(a) Stewed tomatoes.
(b) Boiled spinach.
(c) Celery root.
(d) Creamed corn.

4. What part of gin does Fonsia wish to stick to at first?
(a) The knocking part of the game.
(b) The gin part of the game.
(c) The discarding part of the game.
(d) The winning part of the game

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Weller cheats in the first hand by doing what?

2. What mistake does Fonsia make in the first hand of the first game that spoils the round?

3. According to Fonsia, the staff never offers her 'her' medicine, but instead patronizingly does what?

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

5. What happened to Fonsia's husband?

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