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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 home does Fonsia wish to go to?
(a) The Catholic home.
(b) The Lutheran home.
(c) The Presbyterian home.
(d) The Calvinist home.

2. How is the second hand of the second game won in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) By Weller, who receives a perfect hand.
(b) By Fonsia, who receives a perfect hand.
(c) By Weller, who wins in three rounds.
(d) By Fonsia, who knocks to win.

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

4. What does the family of Gladys Maye do to Weller that annoys him?
(a) Uses him as an example of a possible suitor.
(b) Uses him as an example of a well-fed tenant.
(c) Uses him an example of a possible 'play mate.'
(d) Uses him as an example of a content retiree.

5. What is Weller's last name?
(a) Martin.
(b) James.
(c) Mosley.
(d) Ones.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Weller, how does Fonsia play the first hand well?

2. What scoring system does Weller employ in scoring gin?

3. What does Weller believe the staff of the Home stole from him?

4. According to Weller, what is the one sin in card playing?

5. What change in appearance has overcome both characters in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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