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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 illness does Fonsia have that requires constant care?
(a) Alzheimers.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Lung Cancer.
(d) Meningitis.

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

3. Upon losing the second game, Weller becomes upset and starts collecting cards. What does he forget to do?
(a) He forgets to enter Fonsia's full score.
(b) He forgets to collect all the cards.
(c) He forgets to credit Fonsia her points toward the next game.
(d) He forgets to count his own hand.

4. What comment does Fonsia make regarding Gladys Maye?
(a) That she is bored.
(b) That she is suicidal.
(c) That she is too thin and doesn't eat enough.
(d) That she is deaf.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Weller describes what as being the worst feeling of his life?

3. How old is Fonsia's son?

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Weller attribute the winning streak to?

5. What is Fonsia's son's name?

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