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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. How is the second hand of the second game won in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) By Fonsia, who knocks to win.
(b) By Weller, who wins in three rounds.
(c) By Fonsia, who receives a perfect hand.
(d) By Weller, who receives a perfect hand.

2. What does the family of Gladys Maye do to Weller that annoys him?
(a) Uses him as an example of a possible suitor.
(b) Uses him as an example of a well-fed tenant.
(c) Uses him as an example of a content retiree.
(d) Uses him an example of a possible 'play mate.'

3. Weller draws what insult from the following statement by Fonsia: "I can't help it"?
(a) That she thinks he is destined to lose against her.
(b) That she is taking pity on him.
(c) That he can't beat a woman.
(d) That he doesn't know how to play gin.

4. Why does Fonsia think Weller might have gone crazy?
(a) Because it appeared he was singing happy birthday to no one in particular.
(b) Because he was dressed so badly.
(c) Because he was watching the TV.
(d) Because it appeared he was hiding behind the couch.

5. What happened to Fonsia's husband?
(a) Fonsia's husband abandoned her.
(b) Fonsia's husband died in a plane crash.
(c) Fonsia's husband and she divorced.
(d) Fonsia's husband died in World War II.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Fonsia's youngest grandchild?

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

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

4. Fonsia wins a hand of gin that Weller would have won had he knocked. What card is she waiting for that eventually wins her the hand?

5. What kept Weller from relocating with his family?

(see the answer key)

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