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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. How many points do Fonsia and Weller play to in their first game?
(a) 50 point.
(b) 200 points.
(c) 150 points.
(d) 100 points.

2. How is the way in which Fonsia plays her discard in the final hand of the play vindictive?
(a) By taking Weller's discard and closing the game with it.
(b) By laughing hysterically after drawing the card she needed to win.
(c) By calling Weller a name as she calls gin.
(d) By pretending to discard the card Weller needs, then calling gin at the last second.

3. How does Weller plan to trick Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) By knocking.
(b) By discarding a face card.
(c) By discarding a card that he needs.
(d) By switching the card he plans to discard at the last second.

4. When Weller claims to have a good hand, what is Fonsia's response?
(a) "I've got a good one, too."
(b) "Good, it's about time."
(c) "May the best woman win."
(d) "I hope you win."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In dealing the last hand of gin in Act 2, Scene 2, what does Weller do differently?

2. According to Weller, how can you get more Hollywoods traveling West?

3. What is Weller's reaction to the televangelist?

4. What three cards does Weller need to win at the end of Act 1?

5. What illness put Weller in the convalescent home?

(see the answer key)

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