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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. How many grandchildren does Fonsia have?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

2. What was the name of Fonsia's husband?
(a) John.
(b) Milton.
(c) Walter.
(d) Larry.

3. Weller suggests what about his business partners in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) That they were trouble.
(b) That they want him back in the business.
(c) That they were unethical.
(d) That they charged more than was right for their consulting.

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

5. Fonsia claims that her mother would have killed her for playing cards. Why is that?
(a) Fonsia's mother considered card playing gambling, and would have looked down upon it.
(b) Fonsia's mother considered card playing below their station, and would have looked down upon it.
(c) Fonsia's mother considered card playing a man's game, and would have looked down upon it.
(d) Fonsia's mother considered card playing a sin, and would have looked down upon it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Fonsia misplace her card in Act 1, Scene 1?

3. What is the name of the home?

4. In this game of gin, what is 'knocking'?

5. How was Fonsia raised?

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