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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 does Weller blame his relationship with his children on?
(a) The court system.
(b) His parents.
(c) His work ethic.
(d) His second wife.

2. What is the name of Fonsia's oldest grandchild?
(a) Lonny.
(b) Larry Jr.
(c) Bagley.
(d) Denver.

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

4. Weller cheats in the first hand by doing what?
(a) Discarding a point card.
(b) Dealing her an extra card.
(c) Reshuffling the hand.
(d) Looking at Fonsia's cards.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What illness does Weller claim he suffers from in Act One?

2. What is the first move of the gin game?

3. What is the name of Fonsia's youngest grandchild?

4. Where does Fonsia's son live?

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

(see the answer key)

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