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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. Weller claims that what is 'a racket'?
(a) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish all their assets to the home.
(b) Old age homes that require tenants to sign a power of attorney over to the home.
(c) Old age homes that require tenants to attend religous services.
(d) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish their automobiles to the home.

2. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, she isn't being tough, but is instead what?
(a) Not feeling hospitable.
(b) Being fair.
(c) Tired.
(d) Fed up.

3. As Weller begins losing his temper, he begins yelling. He also begins doing what?
(a) Kicking the furniture.
(b) Making bigoted remarks.
(c) Swearing.
(d) Holding his chest.

4. What confession does Fonsia make to Weller towards the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) That she did turn him in to the nurses.
(b) That her son does hate her.
(c) That she did cheat at gin.
(d) That she is also on welfare.

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) For Fonsia only.
(c) In direct contrast to the action.
(d) Perfectly in this scene, but none of the later scenes.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Weller, how does Fonsia play the first hand well?

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

3. Fonsia wins a hand of gin that Weller would have won had he knocked. What card is she waiting for that eventually wins her the hand?

4. In Act 2, Scene 2, how does Fonsia drive home the example of Weller always having to be 'the victim of bad luck,' as opposed to accepting his mistakes?

5. Why does Weller throw the score card to the ground in Act 2, Scene 1?

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