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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, what does Weller accuse Fonsia of doing by coming out to the porch when she knew it was a ruse?
(a) Trying to find more things to tattle on him for.
(b) Mocking him.
(c) Manipulating him.
(d) Trying to beat him at gin.

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

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, what threat brings Fonsia to the card table?
(a) The threat of rain.
(b) The threat of gospel hour.
(c) The threat of interacting with the other 'glassy eyed' tenants.
(d) The threat of another magicial performace.

4. What comment does Fonsia make regarding Gladys Maye?
(a) That she is suicidal.
(b) That she is bored.
(c) That she is deaf.
(d) That she is too thin and doesn't eat enough.

5. According to Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1, if Weller could see himself, he would what?
(a) He "would call a doctor."
(b) He "wouldn't act this way."
(c) He "would go send himself to bed."
(d) He "would quit playing cards altogether."

Short Answer Questions

1. What one subject does Mrs. Leala want to discuss?

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

3. As Fonsia loses her temper in Act 2, Scene 2, what changes take place in her language?

4. How did Fonsia separate from her husband?

5. Weller's temper raises what concern for Fonsia?

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