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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. What is Weller's response to Fonsia's winning the last hand of gin in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) To bow to her and without a word, exit the scene.
(b) To go into a rage and overturn the card table.
(c) To throw the score sheet and curse at Fonsia.
(d) To storm from the stage.

2. What illness put Weller in the convalescent home?
(a) A stroke.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) A heart attack.
(d) Lung cancer.

3. Act 2, Scene 1 transpires how long after the end of Act 1?
(a) 1 month after Act 1.
(b) 1 week after Act 1.
(c) 1 day after Act 1.
(d) 4 hours after Act 1.

4. How old is Fonsia's oldest grandchild?
(a) 8.
(b) 18.
(c) 14.
(d) 16.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Fonsia's husband?

2. How does Weller create some levity in the middle of Act 2, Scene 2?

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, who does Weller claim gave Fonsia the card she needed?

4. Fonsia has how many siblings?

5. What time of day does Act 2, Scene 1 take place?

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