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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. According to Weller, how does Fonsia play the first hand well?
(a) By knocking.
(b) By retaining the Kings.
(c) By discarding her high cards.
(d) By discarding what he needed.

2. What is Weller's reaction to the televangelist?
(a) He dismisses him with a wave.
(b) He prays.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He gives him the finger.

3. Weller claims that what is 'a racket'?
(a) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish all their assets to the home.
(b) Old age homes that require tenants to relinquish their automobiles to the home.
(c) Old age homes that require tenants to attend religous services.
(d) Old age homes that require tenants to sign a power of attorney over to the home.

4. How is the first game of gin won in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) By passing.
(b) By drawing the card she needed on the first draw.
(c) By knocking.
(d) By receiving the perfect hand.

5. While Weller's face is turning red in frustration, what is Fonsia doing?
(a) Fiddling with her cards and humming a tune.
(b) Watching television through the window.
(c) Frowning over her cards.
(d) Crunching her candy and tapping her foot to a march.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comment does Fonsia make regarding Gladys Maye?

2. What illness does Weller claim he suffers from in Act One?

3. What is Fonsia's nickname?

4. According to Fonsia, the staff never offers her 'her' medicine, but instead patronizingly does what?

5. What is the name of Fonsia's oldest grandchild?

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