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

2. According to Fonsia, what scared her about her last encounter with Weller?
(a) Weller's throwing of the card table.
(b) Weller's language.
(c) Weller's red face.
(d) Weller's yelling.

3. After losing the first hand of only their second game, Weller is no longer concerned about what?
(a) About playing to only 80.
(b) About Fonsia's memory.
(c) About cheating.
(d) About finding a worthy adversary.

4. According to Fonsia and Weller, what does the Home lack more than anything else?
(a) Decent conversation.
(b) Entertainment.
(c) Sufficient staff.
(d) Cuisine.

5. What is a 'leg' considered in scoring gin?
(a) The carryover of points from one game to the next.
(b) The difference between the winner's score and the other player's score.
(c) The difference between the score winning the game and the score of the next highest player.
(d) The difference between the dealer's score and the leader's score.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What dish do Weller and Fonsia complain of knowing of no one who likes it?

3. What is the Extended Family?

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

5. Why does Weller throw the score card to the ground in Act 2, Scene 1?

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