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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 scoring system does Weller employ in scoring gin?
(a) The Kansis Style.
(b) The Hollywood basis.
(c) The English basis.
(d) The Omaha method.

2. When Weller begins losing his temper at the game, Fonsia threatens what?
(a) To start keeping score herself.
(b) To beat him without letting him score a single point.
(c) To start playing seriously.
(d) To stop playing.

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

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

5. How old is Fonsia's youngest grandchild?
(a) 12.
(b) 18.
(c) 8.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the minimum number of cards needed for a straight in gin?

2. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what does Fonsia threaten to do to Weller?

3. What card does Weller claim Fonsia fed him in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. What is Fonsia's last name?

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, what threat brings Fonsia to the card table?

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