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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. Where does Fonsia misplace her card in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Behind her ear.
(b) In her lap.
(c) In her mouth.
(d) Under the ash tray.

2. How many points do Fonsia and Weller play to in their first game?
(a) 50 point.
(b) 100 points.
(c) 150 points.
(d) 200 points.

3. Where does Fonsia's son live?
(a) Ottawa.
(b) Vancouver.
(c) Denver.
(d) Hollywood.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many cards are dealt to the dealer in the gin game?

2. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?

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

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

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

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