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

2. What does the family of Gladys Maye do to Weller that annoys him?
(a) Uses him as an example of a well-fed tenant.
(b) Uses him as an example of a possible suitor.
(c) Uses him as an example of a content retiree.
(d) Uses him an example of a possible 'play mate.'

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

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

5. What is Weller's criticism of the Unitarian group in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) They want to psychoanalyze everything.
(b) They want to improve everything.
(c) They want to criticize everything.
(d) They want to steal everything.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of gin does Fonsia wish to stick to at first?

2. What parallel does Fonsia draw between Weller and her ex-husband in the final scene?

3. According to Weller, Fonsia makes harsh judgments. How does he feel that she's judged him?

4. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, if Weller could see himself, he would what?

5. What does Weller think drives the management of the Home to provide entertainment?

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