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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 part of gin does Fonsia wish to stick to at first?
(a) The gin part of the game.
(b) The winning part of the game
(c) The knocking part of the game.
(d) The discarding part of the game.

2. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?
(a) $3,000.
(b) $2,000.
(c) $1,500.
(d) $2,500.

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

4. How large are the rooms at the home, according to Fonsia?
(a) 10 foot square boxes.
(b) 12 foot by 12 foot cubes.
(c) 8 foot by 8 foot closets.
(d) 10 foot by 15 foot shoe boxes.

5. How many cards are dealt to the player (non-dealer)?
(a) 13.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 11.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Weller refer to as "dumb Gin"?

4. Where does Fonsia's son live?

5. When Weller claims to have a good hand, what is Fonsia's response?

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