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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Weller, how many of his teammates attended Cobb's funeral?
(a) 0.
(b) 10.
(c) 100.
(d) 3.

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

3. What exclamation by Fonsia does Act 2, Scene 1 end with?
(a) "Gin, Goddamnit. Gin!"
(b) "Gin you Jerk!"
(c) "Gin. Goodnight!"
(d) "Gin! Gin! Gin!"

4. Fonsia wins the first gin game by doing what?
(a) By trapping Weller with high cards and knocking.
(b) By calling gin and leaving the hand open, and having nothing to discard.
(c) By picking up Weller's discarded Jack and calling gin.
(d) By being dealt the perfect hand and calling gin immediately.

5. What does the family of Gladys Maye do to Weller that annoys him?
(a) Uses him as an example of a well-fed tenant.
(b) Uses him as an example of a content retiree.
(c) Uses him as an example of a possible suitor.
(d) Uses him an example of a possible 'play mate.'

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, Fonsia counters that it is Weller who is vindictive. In what way?

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

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, after Weller claims that Fonsia will no longer receive any help from him, what happens?

4. What is Weller's criticism of the Unitarian group in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What is Weller's reaction of gin being called in the final hand in the play?

(see the answer key)

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