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

2. Fonsia claims that her mother would have killed her for playing cards. Why is that?
(a) Fonsia's mother considered card playing a sin, and would have looked down upon it.
(b) Fonsia's mother considered card playing below their station, and would have looked down upon it.
(c) Fonsia's mother considered card playing a man's game, and would have looked down upon it.
(d) Fonsia's mother considered card playing gambling, and would have looked down upon it.

3. How old is Fonsia's youngest grandchild?
(a) 16.
(b) 8.
(c) 18.
(d) 12.

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

5. According to Weller, what are dietitians not known for?
(a) Their compassion.
(b) Their flavorful dishes.
(c) Their imaginations.
(d) Their creativity.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long has Fonsia been at the home?

3. What does Fonsia use the pillow for?

4. What three cards does Weller need to win at the end of Act 1?

5. What is 'reassuring' to Weller?

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