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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 scoring system does Weller employ in scoring gin?
(a) The Kansis Style.
(b) The Hollywood basis.
(c) The Omaha method.
(d) The English basis.

2. Why does Fonsia discard a Jack in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because she doesn't need it.
(b) Because she hoped to close the game with the next hand.
(c) So Weller can win a hand.
(d) Because Weller citicized her for holding too many face cards earlier.

3. While Weller's face is turning red in frustration, what is Fonsia doing?
(a) Frowning over her cards.
(b) Watching television through the window.
(c) Crunching her candy and tapping her foot to a march.
(d) Fiddling with her cards and humming a tune.

4. What game is Weller playing at the opening of the play?
(a) Five card draw.
(b) Cribbage.
(c) Texas hold 'em.
(d) Solitaire.

5. What happened to Weller's business?
(a) Weller was thrown out of his business by his partners.
(b) Weller was bought out of his business by his partners.
(c) Weller gave his business to his sons.
(d) Weller's business was shut down by the state.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the luckiest person Weller has ever seen play gin?

2. At the start of the first hand in Act 1, Scene 2, Fonsia claims gin has what effect on her?

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

4. What inconsequential mistake in her card playing does Weller bring to Fonsia's attention?

5. According to Fonsia, why does she acquiesce and play a game of gin in Act 2, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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