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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 it in Act 1, Scene 2 that makes Fonsia dizzy?
(a) Lack of sleep.
(b) Her winning streak.
(c) The hot weather.
(d) Pills.

2. What does Fonsia use the pillow for?
(a) To swat at Weller with.
(b) To sort her cards on.
(c) To sit on.
(d) To prop up her back.

3. What kept Weller from relocating with his family?
(a) His parents.
(b) His new wife.
(c) Business.
(d) The court.

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

5. Weller draws what insult from the following statement by Fonsia: "I can't help it"?
(a) That she is taking pity on him.
(b) That she thinks he is destined to lose against her.
(c) That he can't beat a woman.
(d) That he doesn't know how to play gin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Weller's response to Fonsia's winning the last hand of gin in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. What is the first move of the gin game?

3. How old is Fonsia's son?

4. How is the first game of gin won in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Where does Fonsia's son live?

(see the answer key)

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