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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. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia teasingly says what to Weller?
(a) "I just play like an expert."
(b) "You are just jealous."
(c) "I am an expert!"
(d) "You can't win."

2. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?
(a) $1,500.
(b) $2,500.
(c) $3,000.
(d) $2,000.

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, who does Weller claim gave Fonsia the card she needed?
(a) God.
(b) His little man.
(c) The Devil.
(d) Witchcraft.

4. In this game of gin, what is 'knocking'?
(a) Knocking is an alternate way of winning based on who has the fewest unmatched points in their hand.
(b) Knocking is a rule only the dealer can invoke requiring the player to discard two cards.
(c) Knocking is allowed once a game and is a pass on drawing a card.
(d) Knocking allows a player to pick up a discarded card.

5. Weller draws what insult from the following statement by Fonsia: "I can't help it"?
(a) That she is taking pity on him.
(b) That she thinks he is destined to lose against her.
(c) That he can't beat a woman.
(d) That he doesn't know how to play gin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does Weller take to try to mollify Fonsia as she is crying on the porch?

2. 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?

3. How many cards are dealt to the player (non-dealer)?

4. How was Fonsia raised?

5. According to Fonsia and Weller, what does the Home lack more than anything else?

(see the answer key)

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