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

2. What kept Weller from relocating with his family?
(a) His new wife.
(b) Business.
(c) His parents.
(d) The court.

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

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

5. According to Weller, what is the one sin in card playing?
(a) Discarding the ace of spades.
(b) Betting on the draw.
(c) Drawing to an inside straight.
(d) Playing with joker's wild.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the home?

2. What best describes the relationship between Weller and his children?

3. What is Weller's last name?

4. What is the minimum number of cards needed for a straight in gin?

5. What is Fonsia's son's name?

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