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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is 'reassuring' to Weller?
(a) That Fonsia is getting a big head.
(b) That Fonsia is carrying high cards.
(c) That Fonsia isn't even trying.
(d) That Fonsia isn't happy about winning.

2. Fonsia wins a hand of gin that Weller would have won had he knocked. What card is she waiting for that eventually wins her the hand?
(a) The wild card.
(b) An ace.
(c) A queen.
(d) The four of diamonds.

3. Fonsia wins the first gin game by doing what?
(a) By calling gin and leaving the hand open, and having nothing to discard.
(b) By trapping Weller with high cards and knocking.
(c) By picking up Weller's discarded Jack and calling gin.
(d) By being dealt the perfect hand and calling gin immediately.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How large are the rooms at the home, according to Fonsia?

2. Upon losing the second game, Weller becomes upset and starts collecting cards. What does he forget to do?

3. How many points does Weller post in the first game in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What is Weller's complaint about the family of Gladys Maye?

5. How old is Fonsia's son?

(see the answer key)

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