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

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

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

4. How old is Fonsia's son?
(a) 45.
(b) 42.
(c) 48.
(d) 35.

5. What is Fonsia's son's name?
(a) Lonny.
(b) Larry.
(c) Devon.
(d) David.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Fonsia's husband?

2. Weller cheats in the first hand by doing what?

3. How was Fonsia raised?

4. What scoring system does Weller employ in scoring gin?

5. What illness does Fonsia have that requires constant care?

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