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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many grandchildren does Fonsia have?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

2. Weller suggests what about his business partners in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) That they want him back in the business.
(b) That they charged more than was right for their consulting.
(c) That they were unethical.
(d) That they were trouble.

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

4. What is Weller using as a makeshift ashtray at the opening of the play?
(a) The lid of a biscuit tin.
(b) An old shoe.
(c) The side of the porch.
(d) A hub cap.

5. What illness does Fonsia have that requires constant care?
(a) Meningitis.
(b) Alzheimers.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Lung Cancer.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Weller, how does Fonsia play the first hand well?

2. How was Fonsia raised?

3. Where does Fonsia's sister live?

4. According to Weller, what is the one sin in card playing?

5. What is the name of Fonsia's oldest grandchild?

(see the answer key)

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