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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 illness does Weller claim he suffers from in Act One?
(a) An advanced case of hum bug.
(b) An advanced case of tooth decay.
(c) An advanced case of old age.
(d) An advanced case writer's block.

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

3. How many cards are dealt to the dealer in the gin game?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 9.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of gin does Fonsia wish to stick to at first?

2. How many cards are dealt to the player (non-dealer)?

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

4. Weller claims that what is 'a racket'?

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

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