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

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

3. How could Weller's statement that 'Gin is a relaxing game,' bear out in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) In direct contrast to the action.
(b) For Fonsia only.
(c) Perfectly in this scene, but none of the later scenes.
(d) Conforming to the action.

4. What mistake does Weller make in the card game at the end of Act 1?
(a) Of calling out gin before his hand is completed.
(b) Of discarding a card he know Fonsia needs.
(c) Of calling out the cards he needs.
(d) Of discarding a card he needs.

5. What is the score of the first hand played?
(a) Weller 42.
(b) Fonsia 42.
(c) Weller 55.
(d) Fonsia 20.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is 'reassuring' to Weller?

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

3. What day does Act 1, Scene 2 take place?

4. Weller cheats in the first hand by doing what?

5. What does Weller decide to call Fonsia?

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