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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 1, what is Fonsia's first reaction to Weller getting the cards?
(a) Fonsia's first response is to claim she will win.
(b) Fonsia's first response is to proclaim that she will not play.
(c) Fonsia's first response is to leave.
(d) Fonsia's first response is to pretend to be ill.

2. What force does Weller decide is at hand in Fonsia's winning streak in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Witchcraft.
(b) Karma.
(c) Divine Intervention.
(d) Mind reading.

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

4. Where does Fonsia's son live?
(a) Vancouver.
(b) Ottawa.
(c) Denver.
(d) Hollywood.

5. How does Weller plan to trick Fonsia in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) By discarding a face card.
(b) By switching the card he plans to discard at the last second.
(c) By discarding a card that he needs.
(d) By knocking.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What entertainment takes place over the last hand of gin?

3. What is Weller's response to Fonsia's winning the last hand of gin in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What does Weller blame his relationship with his children on?

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

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