View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, 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) In direct contrast to the action.
(b) Conforming to the action.
(c) Perfectly in this scene, but none of the later scenes.
(d) For Fonsia only.

2. Who are the Sunshine Ladies?
(a) A group that visits the Home.
(b) A gospel group.
(c) The ladies who prepare meals at the Home.
(d) The nurses who hand out medication.

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

4. How did Weller lose his savings?
(a) He spent his savings on trying to reconnect with his family.
(b) He spent his savings in trying to win back his business.
(c) Gambling.
(d) He became ill.

5. What does Weller blame his relationship with his children on?
(a) His work ethic.
(b) The court system.
(c) His parents.
(d) His second wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 2, Weller explains how he started enjoying playing gin earlier in life. What context did he play in?

2. In Weller's rage, he confirms having what health condition, although he claimed to have no condition in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What ruse does Weller use to get Fonsia to come out and see him on the porch in Act 2, Scene 2?

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

5. How does Fonsia win the last hand of gin in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 374 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample