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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, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?
(a) $2,000.
(b) $3,000.
(c) $2,500.
(d) $1,500.

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

3. According to Weller, what is the one sin in card playing?
(a) Betting on the draw.
(b) Discarding the ace of spades.
(c) Drawing to an inside straight.
(d) Playing with joker's wild.

4. What is Weller's response to Fonsia's winning the last hand of gin in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) To throw the score sheet and curse at Fonsia.
(b) To bow to her and without a word, exit the scene.
(c) To storm from the stage.
(d) To go into a rage and overturn the card table.

5. What illness does Fonsia have that requires constant care?
(a) Alzheimers.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Lung Cancer.
(d) Meningitis.

Short Answer Questions

1. After losing the first hand of only their second game, Weller is no longer concerned about what?

2. What card games is Fonsia familiar with?

3. Where does Fonsia misplace her card in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. According to Weller, what are dietitians not known for?

5. What game is Weller playing at the opening of the play?

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