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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 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.

2. How could Weller's statement that 'Gin is a relaxing game,' bear out in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) For Fonsia only.
(b) Perfectly in this scene, but none of the later scenes.
(c) Conforming to the action.
(d) In direct contrast to the action.

3. What illness does Weller claim he suffers from in Act One?
(a) An advanced case of hum bug.
(b) An advanced case of tooth decay.
(c) An advanced case writer's block.
(d) An advanced case of old age.

4. When Weller claims to have a good hand, what is Fonsia's response?
(a) "Good, it's about time."
(b) "I've got a good one, too."
(c) "I hope you win."
(d) "May the best woman win."

5. What is the name of Fonsia's oldest grandchild?
(a) Lonny.
(b) Denver.
(c) Bagley.
(d) Larry Jr.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fonsia think Weller might have gone crazy?

2. Upon losing the second game, Weller becomes upset and starts collecting cards. What does he forget to do?

3. What is the dietitian's name?

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 mistake does Weller make in the card game at the end of Act 1?

(see the answer key)

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