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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. How was Fonsia raised?
(a) As an Orthodox Jew.
(b) As a Southern Baptist.
(c) As an 'old time Methodist.'
(d) As a 'stoic Presbyterian.'

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

3. How is the way in which Fonsia plays her discard in the final hand of the play vindictive?
(a) By taking Weller's discard and closing the game with it.
(b) By laughing hysterically after drawing the card she needed to win.
(c) By pretending to discard the card Weller needs, then calling gin at the last second.
(d) By calling Weller a name as she calls gin.

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, Fonsia criticizes Weller for what?
(a) Having a horrible temper and being a racist.
(b) Having a bad temper and a chauvinist streak.
(c) Having a sarcastic streak and a horrible temper.
(d) Having a sarcastic streak and a chauvinist attitude.

5. How did Weller lose his savings?
(a) He spent his savings in trying to win back his business.
(b) He spent his savings on trying to reconnect with his family.
(c) Gambling.
(d) He became ill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a 'leg' considered in scoring gin?

2. How did Fonsia get over the 'spells' she had after her divorce?

3. According to Weller, how many of his teammates attended Cobb's funeral?

4. When Weller suggests that Fonsia check with her doctor and not a welfare quack, what does she snap back at him?

5. What does Weller accuse Fonsia of doing in Act 2, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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