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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Weller's response to Fonsia's winning the last hand of gin in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) To throw the score sheet and curse at Fonsia.
(b) To bow to her and without a word, exit the scene.
(c) To storm from the stage.
(d) To go into a rage and overturn the card table.

2. What home does Fonsia wish to go to?
(a) The Lutheran home.
(b) The Catholic home.
(c) The Calvinist home.
(d) The Presbyterian home.

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, who does Weller claim gave Fonsia the card she needed?
(a) His little man.
(b) Witchcraft.
(c) The Devil.
(d) God.

4. What does Weller believe the staff of the Home stole from him?
(a) His Social Security check.
(b) A three hundred dollar watch.
(c) His cash.
(d) His prescriptions.

5. How was Fonsia raised?
(a) As an Orthodox Jew.
(b) As a 'stoic Presbyterian.'
(c) As an 'old time Methodist.'
(d) As a Southern Baptist.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Weller in Act 1, Scene 2, how are the percentages looking?

2. What does Weller blame his relationship with his children on?

3. What was the name of Fonsia's husband?

4. What is Fonsia's last name?

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

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