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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. Fonsia wins the first gin game by doing what?
(a) By trapping Weller with high cards and knocking.
(b) By being dealt the perfect hand and calling gin immediately.
(c) By picking up Weller's discarded Jack and calling gin.
(d) By calling gin and leaving the hand open, and having nothing to discard.

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Weller attribute the winning streak to?
(a) To Fonsia 'sand bagging' her skill.
(b) An incredible run of luck.
(c) Ladies luck.
(d) To his own chivalry.

3. At the start of the first hand in Act 1, Scene 2, Fonsia claims gin has what effect on her?
(a) A motivating effect.
(b) A stressful effect.
(c) An assuring effect.
(d) A relaxing effect.

4. What does Weller decide to call Fonsia?
(a) By her proper name.
(b) By her nickname.
(c) By whatever name comes to mind first.
(d) By his own nickname.

5. What was the name of Fonsia's husband?
(a) Larry.
(b) Milton.
(c) John.
(d) Walter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What card games is Fonsia familiar with?

2. While Weller's face is turning red in frustration, what is Fonsia doing?

3. What does Weller refer to as "dumb Gin"?

4. What part of gin does Fonsia wish to stick to at first?

5. How could Weller's statement that 'Gin is a relaxing game,' bear out in Act 1, Scene 2?

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