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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. What worry did Fonsia have when she was working?
(a) That she would forget her key.
(b) That she would forget the office number.
(c) That she would misspell a word.
(d) That she would call someone by the wrong name.

2. What one subject does Mrs. Leala want to discuss?
(a) Her plans for going to the Presbyterian Home.
(b) Only her son William.
(c) Only food.
(d) Only her funeral arrangements.

3. According to Fonsia, why does she acquiesce and play a game of gin in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because Weller would only pester her until she played.
(b) Because the Sunshine Ladies were running late.
(c) Because it might shut Weller up.
(d) Because she didn't want to interact with the Extended Family.

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia teasingly says what to Weller?
(a) "You can't win."
(b) "I just play like an expert."
(c) "I am an expert!"
(d) "You are just jealous."

5. What does Weller think drives the management of the Home to provide entertainment?
(a) That without entertainment the tenants would 'turn them in for their cooking.'
(b) That without entertainment the tenants would 'revolt.'
(c) That without entertainment the tenants would 'find some other dive to die in.'
(d) That without entertainment the tenants would 'drop dead... en masse.'

Short Answer Questions

1. How large are the rooms at the home, according to Fonsia?

2. Who are the Sunshine Ladies?

3. Fonsia has how many siblings?

4. Why does Fonsia think Weller wants to meet her on the porch in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. What is Fonsia's son's name?

(see the answer key)

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