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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 best describes the relationship between Weller and his children?
(a) They have lost touch with one another.
(b) They have a combative relationsip.
(c) They have a mistrusting relationship.
(d) They have a 'fiscal' relationship.

2. 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 needs.
(c) Of calling out the cards he needs.
(d) Of discarding a card he know Fonsia needs.

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

4. What does Weller refer to as "dumb Gin"?
(a) Collecting only straights.
(b) Knocking.
(c) Holding face cards too long.
(d) Collecting royal straights.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the home?

3. Where does Fonsia's sister live?

4. What is the minimum number of cards needed for a straight in gin?

5. According to Fonsia and Weller, what does the Home lack more than anything else?

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