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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. 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 sin, and would have looked down upon it.
(c) Fonsia's mother considered card playing gambling, and would have looked down upon it.
(d) Fonsia's mother considered card playing a man's game, and would have looked down upon it.

2. How old is Fonsia's youngest grandchild?
(a) 16.
(b) 8.
(c) 18.
(d) 12.

3. What is the name of Fonsia's youngest grandchild?
(a) Steven.
(b) Larry.
(c) Lonny.
(d) Bagley.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Fonsia been at the home?

2. How many points do Fonsia and Weller play to in their first game?

3. Fonsia has how many siblings?

4. What is Weller using as a makeshift ashtray at the opening of the play?

5. Where does Fonsia's son live?

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