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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 cards are dealt to the dealer in the gin game?
(a) 12.
(b) 10.
(c) 9.
(d) 11.

2. How was Weller possibly a dishonest business man?
(a) By selling his company out from underneath his partners.
(b) By cutting his partners out of the profits.
(c) By exaggerating his travel expenses.
(d) By taking more for his work than it was worth.

3. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 2, what is it that she likes about Weller?
(a) His stories.
(b) His sense of humor.
(c) His intellect.
(d) His sarcasm.

4. Why does Weller seek out Fonsia at the beginning of Act 2?
(a) To check on her condition.
(b) To apologize to her.
(c) To tell her his watch was found by the police.
(d) To tell her that her family is there to see her.

5. What is the first move of the gin game?
(a) The dealer turns over a card from the stack.
(b) The player discards one card.
(c) The dealer discards one card.
(d) The player randomly selects a card from the stack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kept Fonsia's husband from using violence against her?

2. What mistake does Weller make in the card game at the end of Act 1?

3. What does Fonsia use the pillow for?

4. Who is Weller's accomplice in his ruse in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. What card does Weller give Fonsia in the final hand, that he claims to know she needs?

(see the answer key)

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