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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. Fonsia has how many siblings?
(a) 3 siblings.
(b) 4 siblings.
(c) 2 siblings.
(d) 1 sibling.

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

3. Weller's temper raises what concern for Fonsia?
(a) That Weller will begin breaking things.
(b) That Weller will strike her.
(c) That Weller will have a stroke.
(d) That Weller will start to curse.

4. What change in appearance has overcome both characters in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) They both appear ill.
(b) They are both neatly dressed.
(c) Both are dressed for cold weather.
(d) They are both dressed informally.

5. While Weller's face is turning red in frustration, what is Fonsia doing?
(a) Frowning over her cards.
(b) Watching television through the window.
(c) Fiddling with her cards and humming a tune.
(d) Crunching her candy and tapping her foot to a march.

Short Answer Questions

1. Weller draws what insult from the following statement by Fonsia: "I can't help it"?

2. Why does Weller seek out Fonsia at the beginning of Act 2?

3. What best describes the relationship between Weller and his children?

4. According to Weller in Act 2, Scene 1, what happens when you get too far away from playing gin?

5. According to Weller, the Welfare Department allows people to keep how much money?

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