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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 best describes the relationship between Weller and his children?
(a) They have lost touch with one another.
(b) They have a 'fiscal' relationship.
(c) They have a combative relationsip.
(d) They have a mistrusting relationship.

2. How does Weller plan to trick Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) By switching the card he plans to discard at the last second.
(b) By discarding a face card.
(c) By knocking.
(d) By discarding a card that he needs.

3. What is Weller's reaction to the televangelist?
(a) He laughs.
(b) He prays.
(c) He dismisses him with a wave.
(d) He gives him the finger.

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

5. According to Weller in Act 2, Scene 1, what happens when you get too far away from playing gin?
(a) Atrophy.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Anxiety.
(d) Altzheimer's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Fonsia discard a Jack in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. According to Weller, what is the one sin in card playing?

3. What dish do Weller and Fonsia complain of knowing of no one who likes it?

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

5. How does Weller use Fonsia's son against her in Act 2, Scene 1?

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