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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. What best describes the relationship between Weller and his children?
(a) They have a 'fiscal' relationship.
(b) They have lost touch with one another.
(c) They have a combative relationsip.
(d) They have a mistrusting relationship.

2. How long has Fonsia been at the home?
(a) Three days.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Four weeks.

3. Fonsia claims that her mother would have killed her for playing cards. Why is that?
(a) Fonsia's mother considered card playing below their station, and would have looked down upon it.
(b) Fonsia's mother considered card playing a man's game, and would have looked down upon it.
(c) Fonsia's mother considered card playing a sin, and would have looked down upon it.
(d) Fonsia's mother considered card playing gambling, and would have looked down upon it.

4. How many cards are dealt to the player (non-dealer)?
(a) 13.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 11.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Weller blame his relationship with his children on?

2. Fonsia has how many siblings?

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

4. In this game of gin, what is 'knocking'?

5. Where does Fonsia's son live?

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